Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Medjidjie, IV Class in Gold, c.1880 Province of China lugs intact

lugs intact

in machine embroidered with a black and white embroidered vertical sword on a black/white outlined shield

1849 and was awarded in four grades: I Class

It measures 38 cm across the shoulders (seam to seam)

His belongings were placed in the care of his brother John Thomas Towers of Portland Square

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Medjidjie, IV Class in Gold, c.1880 Province of China lugs intact(Mecidi Nisani). Instituted late 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 18K Gold shows the Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cypher surrounded by an inscription, the reverse presents a nickel silver backplate, inclusive of gilt and enamel crescent suspension connected by wire (the original integral suspension has