Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander Mounted Badge Hold reverse illustrating a topless Egyptian

reverse illustrating a topless Egyptian goddess seated upon a sphinx

5 mm x 35 mm ribbon bar

established the National Foundation Merit Medal on September 1

his grave marker inscribed "WILLIAM DEANE HAWKINS / MEDAL OF HONOR / 1ST LT US MARINE CORPS / WORLD WAR II / APR 19 1914 / NOV 21 1943"

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander Mounted Badge Hold reverse illustrating a topless EgyptianInstituted in 1851. In silver with red enamels, a silver seven pointed star, each of the arms with three faceted rays, with a crescent moon and star in between each arm; the observe Gold centerpiece shows the Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, the reverse also features an Arabic inscription with a pin; an original neck badge converted into a star of the Order, 57. 9 mm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the