Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight Auction Archive approximately 250 awarded

approximately 250 awarded

34 mm x 60

The title is unmarked and measures approximately 27 mm (w) x 471 mm (l)

three incorporate enamels

with the correct ribbon with horizontal pinback

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight Auction Archive approximately 250 awarded(Mecidi Nisani). Instituted late 1851. Civil Division. In silver, a seven point star with clusters of five faceted rays, a crescent moon and star separating each cluster, the center medallion features the Sultan Abdul Meijids royal cypher surrounded by a Turkish inscription within burgundy enamels, the reverse is plain, suspended from a swivel red enamelled crescent moon and star, worn on a small original ribbon, measures 18. 6mm (w) x 26. 3 mm (h to