Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), Iii Class Commander Archive he was struck off strength

he was struck off strength while on leave to 1 Battalion 1 Canadian Infantry Regiment (Royal Canadian Regiment)

replacement ribbon with dual prong pinback

passing away at the age of 63

this superb example demonstrates slight re-touching of the finish of the swastika but is in an otherwise near mint condition

the belt wraps around the buckle and matching slider which are held firmly in place via two rivets

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), Iii Class Commander Archive he was struck off strength(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Multi piece construction, center appliqu in Gold with red enamels, mounted to a silver seven pointed star base, the star and moon suspension in silver gilt with red enamels, measuring 65 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its star and crescent moon suspension, intact enamels, on a modern replacement full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye) was instituted in 1851. It was