Turkey. Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Charity, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Hold Ordnungspolizei- (Order Police) style German

Ordnungspolizei- (Order Police) style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

measuring 47 mm (w) x 72

minor enamel repair to crown and the cross

red felt coverings on the thickly padded undersides on the caps

Footnote: The Colonial Medal was a French decoration created by the "loi de finances" of July 26

Turkey. Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Charity, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Hold Ordnungspolizei- (Order Police) style German(3. Derece Murassa Sefkat Nian). Instituted 1878. A five armed red enameled cross in Gold, with ball finials, hollow, clusters of seven silver rays in each quadrant, with green and red enameled laurels, obverse centre with tughra of order founder Abdulhamid II (1876 1909), green enamels surround with Arabic script Humanity, Assistance, Patriotism, measuring 50. 10 mm (w) x 65. 12 mm (h inclusive of a red enameled crescent moon and star suspension),