Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880 United Republic of measuring 69 mm (w) x

measuring 69 mm (w) x 68 mm (h)

A rare and well-preserved Waffen-SS crusher visor cap

with two Ten Years' Additional Service Clasps

one of his wounds being through the wrist of his driving arm

dated 2 March 1943

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880 United Republic of measuring 69 mm (w) xInstituted in 1851. In silver and enamel, star has seven triple quills with small crescents and stars between each quill, obverse shows Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, inclusive of crescent moon suspension 79 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), weighs 34. 7 grams, on original striped ribbon, hallmarked on reverse, excellent 19th century example, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order