Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), Iii Class Commander Auction number "793" scratched beside "M2/Y"

number "793" scratched beside "M2/Y" on the reverse

(Ordres des Palmes Academiques)

who with further experience should make a useful member of a squadron

to Unteroffizier (NCO) on January 1

He enlisted with the United States Army (2 217 555) at Augusta

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), Iii Class Commander Auction number "793" scratched beside "M2/Y"(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