Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class, Reduced Size Province of China 38 mm x 93 mm

38 mm x 93 mm

and measures 8 cm (w) x 9 cm (h) inclusive of frame

catch stamped "1" hallmarked and maker marked "MS" (for Romanian State Mint) on the reverse

Via Adriatica

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class, Reduced Size Province of China 38 mm x 93 mmMecidiye Nian. Instituted in 1851. In silver with gold center, star has seven triple faceted rays with small crescents and stars between each ray cluster, obverse shows Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, measures 33. 2 mm (w) x 47. 1 mm (h inclusive of red enamelled crescent moon and star suspension), missing ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order