Order of Medjidjie, Military Division, I Class Breast Star

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SKU: 01.TUR.0105.202.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2200 USD

  • Order of Medjidjie, Military Division, I Class Breast Star Obverse
  • Order of Medjidjie, Military Division, I Class Breast Star Reverse
  • Order of Medjidjie, Military Division, I Class Breast Star Obverse
  • Order of Medjidjie, Military Division, I Class Breast Star Reverse
  • Order of Medjidjie, Military Division, I Class Breast Star Reverse Detail
  • Order of Medjidjie, Military Division, I Class Breast Star Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$2200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Turkey
  • Composition
    Silver/Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: ZEAL DEVOTION AND LOYALTY 1268
  • Size
    89x87mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/turkey/orders/turkey-a-turkish-ottoman-empire-order-of-medjidie-mecidiye-grand-cross-set-1st-class-military-with-crossed-sabres

Physical Description and Item Details


Multi-piece construction, Turkish-made, two-piece silver seven-pointed star base, center appliqué in Gold and red enamels, silver gilt die-stamped sabres, mint marked and marked with the tughra of the sultan on the reverse, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs.

History


This Order was conferred upon Turkish citizens and foreigners in recognition of extraordinary civil and military services to the state. It was also awarded for military merit as well as civil merit.

Swords were added to distinguish the awards conferred for military merit.

There are several variations in the design attributes of this Order, including the addition of diamonds and rubies.

The inscription is a translation of the Arabic script on the obverse, with the Sultan's initials in the centre of the medallion. The makers mark of the Ottoman Imperial Mint, or a foreign mint, is found on the reverse.

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