Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class Knight, C.1900 Auction the left collar tab displays

the left collar tab displays three diagonally oriented silvered aluminum ranks pips (all prongs intact on the reverse)

the reverse presenting a typical frame with prong

Fabricated from an olive green wool with fold down flaps also in olive green wool on either side

Kraas’s regiment was defending a position that was attacked by the Russians

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class Knight, C.1900 Auction the left collar tab displays(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Centre appliqu along with star and moon suspension in Gold with red enamels, mounted to a silver seven pointed star base, silver standard marked on the reverse, measuring 55. 3 mm (w) x 69. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its star and crescent moon suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, replacement ribbon, a beautiful example with gold finishings, better than extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Medjidie