Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmanie, Ii Class Star, C.1900 United Republic of Prior to the Second World

Prior to the Second World War

with sun rays between the arms of the cross

which rest upon the visor

Naming is officially imprerssed in large block capitals

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmanie, Ii Class Star, C.1900 United Republic of Prior to the Second World(Osmanl Devlet Nian). Instituted in 1862. An eight point silver star with clusters of seven faceted rays, the obverse center presenting a silver gilt upward facing crescent moon on a red enamel field inscribed Relying on the Assistance of Almighty God, Abdulaziz Khan, Sovereign of the Ottoman Empire in Arabic above, in a thick green enamel surround, the reverse presents a single pin assembly with dual stays and a scratch test zig zag mark on 10 oclock