Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, IV Class United Republic of topped by initials “E

topped by initials “E

constructed of a maroon rabbit fur felt

Constructed of silver with black enamel

the scabbard has a singular loop ring and is engraved “2509”

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, IV Class United Republic of topped by initials “EInstituted in 1851. In silver with gold center, star has seven triple quills with small crescents and stars between each quill, obverse shows Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, inclusive of crescent moon suspension 73. 2 mm (h) x 58. 3 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order of the Ottoman Empire instituted in 1851 by Sultan