Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of The Crescent, Miniature, C.1900 United Republic of each illustrating a cherry blossom

each illustrating a cherry blossom

Also accompanied by its certificate of issue

with a metal "7" affixed to the insignia via dual prongs

A group of four badges

and Victory Medal (38886 PTE

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of The Crescent, Miniature, C.1900 United Republic of each illustrating a cherry blossom(Hilal Nishani). Instituted in 1799. In silver, measuring 14 mm (w) x 25. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, contact marks evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crescent was instituted in 1799 by Sultan Selim Khan III Ilhami and awarded to foreigners for services rendered during the Napoleonic wars.