Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, V Class Auction Archive Medals are unmounted

Medals are unmounted

surrounded by a stylized white enameled belt with an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) and arabesques

severed exterior faux leather hinge

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 95-75013

The medal was to be awarded to men or women in or out of the military who aided victims of the 1912-1913 First Balkan War (which lasted from October 8

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, V Class Auction Archive Medals are unmountedInstituted in 1851. In silver with gold center, 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 73. 2 mm (h) x 58. 3 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, near mint condition. Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order of the Ottoman Empire instituted in 1851 by Sultan Abdlmecid I.