Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), 2Nd Class Star, C.1918 Newly Listed with the winners name

with the winners name

but no evidence surfaced if it was ever issued and worn

worn and cleaned

when escorting a bomb raid to Peronne

The collar is in black velvet with its edge trimmed in red felt

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), 2Nd Class Star, C.1918 Newly Listed with the winners name(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, two piece silver seven pointed star base, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, silver standard marked on the both the reverse of the order and on the reverse cartouche, hallmarked on reverse with standard Turkish 800 silver mark, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 80. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, chipping evident in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring, near extremely fine. Footnote: