Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, V Class Knight, Turkish Made, c.1915 Hold constructed of blackened iron

constructed of blackened iron

both swastika and circle edged by twisted golden cello

otherwise nicely toned

maker marked on reverse with code “2” for C

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, V Class Knight, Turkish Made, c.1915 Hold constructed of blackened iron( ). Instituted 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 centerpiece in Gol shows the Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, the reverse presents a nickel silver backplate; inclusive of gilt and enamel crescent suspension 73 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), the rays have been silver dipped, original ribbon,