Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medijidie, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Buy Now Cased (Johannes R

Cased (Johannes R

In the period between August 8 and October 19

(Orden der württembergischen Krone Ritterkreuz mit Löwen)

with which it shares the red ribbon (though the Legion of Honour is awarded to military personnel and civilians alike)

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medijidie, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Buy Now Cased (Johannes R(Mecidi Nisani). Instituted late 1851. Civil Division. In silver, a seven point star with clusters of five faceted rays, a crescent moon and star separating each cluster, the center medallion in Gold features the Sultan Abdul Meijids royal cypher surrounded by a Turkish inscription within burgundy enamels, each surrounded inscription on an individual Gold and red enamelled banner, the reverse marked with a Silver standard mark, suspended from a swivel