Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class, Reduced Size Newly Listed Thomas Adams although signed on

Thomas Adams although signed on for unlimited service

inscribed "CS PARTYZAN" at the left

backed by emanating rays and framed within a square

the complete belt measuring 38 mm wide x approximately 1

1943 and signed in black ink by Commander and Colonel Bruno Wentscher

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class, Reduced Size Newly Listed Thomas Adams although signed onMecidiye Nian. Instituted in 1851. In silver with gold center, star has seven triple faceted rays with small crescents and stars between each ray cluster, obverse shows Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, measures 33. 2 mm (w) x 47. 1 mm (h inclusive of red enamelled crescent moon and star suspension), missing ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order