Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight Newly Listed born on January 23rd

born on January 23rd

He was a grandson of Britain's Queen Victoria and related to many monarchs and princes of Europe

1946 for his award of the MBE "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst engaged in Special Operations in South East Asia

3 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

James Johnston

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight Newly Listed born on January 23rd(Mecidi Nisani). Instituted late 1851. Civil Division. In silver, a seven point star with clusters of five faceted rays, a crescent moon and star separating each cluster, the center medallion features the Sultan Abdul Meijids royal cypher surrounded by a Turkish inscription within burgundy enamels, the reverse is plain, suspended from a swivel red enamelled crescent moon and star, worn on a small original ribbon, measures 18. 6mm (w) x 26. 3 mm (h to