Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Medjidie, Third Class Commander's Badge, c.1900 Auction Archive measures 95 mm (w) x

measures 95 mm (w) x 45

which also features a magnetic metal oak leaf ring situated adjacent to the crossguard

On 28 January 1900

brilliant cut diamonds in a pavé setting

but the Japanese fleet retreated

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Medjidie, Third Class Commander's Badge, c.1900 Auction Archive measures 95 mm (w) x(Mecidi Nisani). Instituted late 1851. (c. 1900 issue). In silver and consisting of a seven pointed multi rayed star, each of the arms with multiple faceted rays, and with a crescent moon and star in between each arm, the obverse with a bronze gilt centerpiece showing the Sultan Abdul Meijids royal cypher surrounded by a Turkish inscription within burgundy enamels, short section of period silk ribbon, measuring 62. 16 mm (w) x 89. 82 mm (h inclusive