Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmania, Grand Cross Sash United Republic of This was most likely his

This was most likely his second KC which he must have purchased early after the award

was killed on May 2

scattered frosting wear on the cross

for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmania, Grand Cross Sash United Republic of This was most likely his(Osmanl Devlet Nian). Instituted 1862 by Sultan Abdlaziz. Likely early 20th century manufacture, a very well preserved Grand Cross sash in silk, consisting of a green central stripe flanked by two dark red external bands, with a faded bow at end, measuring 840mm length, extremely fine condition. Footnote: Order of Osmanieh was created in January 1862 by Sultan Abdlaziz. It became the second highest order in the Empire, ranking below the Nian i