Turkey An unusual Medjdie

[JBFloyd]

An interesting Medjidie popped up out of an old-time collection. Note the fine work in the center and gilt surround.

[JBFloyd]

But the most unusual aspect is the backplate -- Godet & Sohn, Berlin.

[Josef Rietveld]

what a beauty. this european-made medjidie-badges (godet, rothe, kretly, etc) are highly sought after and obtain considerable higher prices than the turkish standard-medjidies.

josef