Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander Mounted Badge Hold established the National Foundation Merit

established the National Foundation Merit Medal on September 1

at Brantford

as two were killed while on board ship during a gunfire practice

when the Ottoman Empire ceased to exist

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander Mounted Badge Hold established the National Foundation MeritInstituted in 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 Gold centerpiece shows the Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, the reverse also features an Arabic inscription with a pin; an original neck badge converted into a star of the Order, 57. 9 mm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the