Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medijidie, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Auction Archive This uncommon blade is in

This uncommon blade is in an overall near extremely fine condition

gilt wear on reverse with residue from previously being display mounted

the panels being stitched to the adjoining sweatband near the scalloped edge

inside lid in light yellow and padded

14 mm (w) x 45

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medijidie, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Auction Archive This uncommon blade is in(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 in Gold features the Sultan Abdul Meijids royal cypher surrounded by a Turkish inscription within burgundy enamels, each surrounded inscription on an individual Gold and red enamelled banner, the reverse marked with a Silver standard mark, suspended from a swivel