Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880 Newly Listed size stamped in yellow ink

size stamped in yellow ink "6 3/4" on the underside of one liner flap on the right side

ASSMANN & SÖHNE LÜDENSCHEID" maker mark

In gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels

WWI 2nd Infantry Battalion Collar Tab Pair CEF - White metal

at the age of 23

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880 Newly Listed size stamped in yellow inkInstituted in 1851. In silver and enamel, star has seven triple quills with small crescents and stars between each quill, obverse shows Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, inclusive of crescent moon suspension 79 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), weighs 34. 7 grams, on original striped ribbon, hallmarked on reverse, excellent 19th century example, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order