demir Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Order of Charity (Nishani Shefkat - Şefkat Nişanı) Instituted in 1878 by Sultan Abdulhamid II in three classes, this order was reserved for women. It was given in recognition of charitable work, or as a token of the Sultan's esteem. First Class breast star, in gold and enamels, each of five points and olives in olive branches set with diamonds, 57mm, with pin back suspension. Bestowed upon Leila Jessie von Heidenstam (1849-1921), wife of Oskar Gustav von Heidenstam, Swedish Envoy to Constantinople (circa 1876-1883). (From the collection of Ayhan Özcan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 That's beautiful... any chance you'd permit me to use that on my website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demir Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Hi, I checked the link you provided but there is nothing under Turkey and most of the countries. I have to ask the owner of the order for his permission. Thanks Edited December 28, 2014 by demir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demir Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 That's beautiful... any chance you'd permit me to use that on my website? I got the permission from the owner. Please indicate that it is from the collection of Mr. Ayhan Ozcan- Turkey. Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thank you so much for going to the trouble of asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demir Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsb001 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hello Demir. It may be of your interest to see a high quality miniature of this order? And by high quality I mean high quality, 10+ grammes of solid 18K Gold, 22 * 40 mm, set with 25 + 1 small diamonds and the enamel of simply the highest quality. I'm afraid this is a rather bad scan that doesn't do the miniature justice in any way, but this is the best I have around and I cannot make a better one right now. PS - you wouldn't happen to have an old correct bow? Regards, Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Ah Demir I recognise the piece, came from the Great Grandson of the recipient, nice to know it has gone to a good home.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demir Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Hi Paul, Unfortunately it is not mine, owned by Mr. Ayhan Özcan from my (facebook) Ottoman Medals group. ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/osmanlimadalyalari/ ) Hello Lars, Thanks for the lovely miniature. It is beautiful. Sorry no bow at all. May I post your miniature into my Ottoman Medals Group under the Sefkat Order? All the best and a Happy New Year Demir Edited January 5, 2015 by demir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsb001 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hello Demir. Glad you liked it and you're welcome to post it in your Medals Group. Regards, Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demir Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hello Demir. Glad you liked it and you're welcome to post it in your Medals Group. Regards, Lars Thanks and best wishes Demir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsaribar Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hello , This order in the first pictures , i mean the one which was mentioned as " FIRST CLASS " is NOT a first class Sevkat Order's Breast Star , it is a 2nd Class Shevkat Order , for some reason , converted to seem like a Grand Cross Shevkat Breast Star . 1 - 1st Class ( Grand Cross ) Shevkat's Breast Star NEVER CAN BE in the size of 57 mm .2 - In the Grand Cross Breast Star of Shevkat , The diamond inlaid rays between the star is made of SILVER . ( Except of the Special Type which is made only with Gold and diamonds , without the leaf and rubies ...) 3 - If you look carefully , you can see that the pin and it's holder on the back soldered latterly ..4 - On this order , The pin's holder on the left back , i mean where the pin closing is a FICTION , it is something you can see in the new made brooches ... Ottoman Empire NEVER used such a kind of closing system on it's orders ...Best Wishes , Avsar IBAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Gentlemen, Is this a Third class of the subject Order? Is this the correct ribbon? Regards, Gordon http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/ottoman-medal-for-compassionate-british-lady-to-go-under-the-hammer.aspx?pageID=238&nID=77387&NewsCatID=385 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsaribar Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Hello Gordon , It is a second class Sevkat order . 3rd class ones do not have any stones on them , you can see the Original box on the pictures but NOT correct ribbon . That incorrect ribbon is coming from a Big Imtiyaz Medal , nothing related with a Sevkat ... Best wishes , Avsar Ibar Edited July 31, 2016 by avsaribar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Avsar Ibar, Thanks for your quick and informative response. Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsaribar Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) You are welcome Gordon ! Here is the picture of a 3rd class one ... ( No stones .. No diamonds ... No rubies ... Just green and red enamels ... ) Below is a 2nd Class Order ... Below a first class Star . Edited July 31, 2016 by avsaribar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Avsar Ibar, Thanks again for this interesting information. Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsaribar Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Below is a 1st Class Special Type Breast Star . ( Only diamonds ... ) Below is a Classic 1st Class Breast Star . Below , another 2nd Class .. And a 1st Class Set ... A close up picture of 2nd class --- Diamonds and Rubies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Avsar Ibar, Excellent photos. Really great for reference. Much better than anything in my reference books. Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsaribar Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Below another 2nd Class ... Another 2nd class with Original Box and Ribbon ... And below a 3rd Class ... To COMPARE the size of 2nd Class Order (on the left) and a 1st Class Breast Star ( on the right ) , please check the below picture ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsaribar Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Below a first class star ... and another 1st Class Set ... This time the 1st Class Breast Star is with Paste Stones .... Below , probably a European Made 2nd Class order ... Original Ribbon but in a later - Not Original Case/box. Please be note that there is NO "Wreath and Star" or "only wreath" on the reverse of the order... Also you can see that the gold center ( where the Toughra Located ) is cambered ... Not flat as in the Ottoman made ones .... Edited July 31, 2016 by avsaribar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxblue Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Hi, Who was the maker of these orders, like the 1st class set posted on july 31, 2016? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsaribar Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Hello ! Many of them made by Ottoman Mint and some rare ones made by famous foreign ( Mostly French ) order makers such as Kretly ... Halley .. Boullanger ... Avsar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paja Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Jelena Grujić (Јелена Грујић), wife of Serbian politician and diplomat Jevrem Grujić (Јеврем Грујић), wearing first class order. Portrait by Stevan Todorović (Стеван Тодоровић) from 1888. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsaribar Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yes , exactly ... perfect !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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