Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, V Class Knight, C.1870 United Republic of " At a hospital in

" At a hospital in Rouen

two enemy grenades exploded at his feet knocking him down and severely wounding him in the legs

chipping evident in the red enamels on the crown

Constructed of steel (magnetic)

and Eastern Defense Command and First Army

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, V Class Knight, C.1870 United Republic of " At a hospital in(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, mounted to a silver seven pointed star base, each of the arms with three faceted rays, maker marked and dated "AH 1287" (1870) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 62 mm (w) x 59. 3 mm (h), pinback replacing its red enamelled crescent moon and star suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Medjidie