Ottoman, Empire. An Order Of Medjidjie, I Class Miniature In Diamonds consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac within an oak leaf wreath

within an oak leaf wreath in the centre

8 - Tribal Expeditions in East Africa

Footnote: This unknown maker began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917

and his conduct and example have founded and maintained a high standard of efficiency

three intact prongs on each of the three badges

Ottoman, Empire. An Order Of Medjidjie, I Class Miniature In Diamonds consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac within an oak leaf wreath(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. In silver, a small star of seven arms with brilliants and a silver star between each arm, the obverse medallion in Gold features the Sultans initials in the center, surrounded by a red enamelled ring with Arabic inscription, the star is suspended from a crescent and star suspension, the crescent presents one ruby (two missing) and the star presents a singular diamond chip, the ring is inset with three diamonds on