Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880 United Republic of Footnote: The BDM (Bund Der

Footnote: The BDM (Bund Der Deutschen Mädel) was the equivalent for girls of the HJ

the Allies chose to side with the communist and more ethnically heterogeneous "Partisans" instead

a hollow ovular shaped badge featuring an eagle against a starburst in the background

A 1936 Nuremberg Rally commemorative badge

Together with the star of the order

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880 United Republic of Footnote: The BDM (Bund DerInstituted in 1851. In silver and enamel, 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 79 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), weighs 34. 7 grams, on original striped ribbon, hallmarked on reverse, excellent 19th century example, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order