Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), Iii Class Commander Auction 5 mm (h) x 48

5 mm (h) x 48 mm (w)

1917 in Framingham

Lemke received both the Iron Cross 2nd and 1st Class

number "793" scratched beside "M2/Y" on the reverse

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), Iii Class Commander Auction 5 mm (h) x 48(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Multi piece construction, center appliqu in Gold with red enamels, mounted to a silver seven pointed star base, the star and moon suspension in silver gilt with red enamels, measuring 65 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its star and crescent moon suspension, intact enamels, on a modern replacement full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye) was instituted in 1851. It was