Turkey 4th class Order of Osmanie

[army historian]

I just bought this order, I am pretty sure it is original, but I question the cost. Can I have some opinions on what this is worth today? I ask as the prices being asked for other Turkish Orders seems very unrealistic. Thank you Cheers Captain Albert

Edited February 7, 2011 by army historian

[avsaribar]

Hello Captain ,

First of all congragulations , ofcourse original and a very nice , natural 4th class Order of Osmanie You bought !

I can not see from the pictures the conditions of enamels but a 4th class now makes 400 to 650 USD. ( Without the box )

Regards,

Avsar Ibar

[army historian]

Avsar Ibar - Thank you for your response. I paid $425.00 US - it is an older version. missing silver decoration between lower points of the star (I can replace myself), enamel passable (about good to Very good - I might restore). I cleaned up the ribbon and rosette a bit. I am happy with it. I can remember when you could not sell these things, funny how fast the prices went up on Ottoman Turkish items. Cheers Captain Albert

Hello Captain ,

First of all congragulations , ofcourse original and a very nice , natural 4th class Order of Osmanie You bought !

I can not see from the pictures the conditions of enamels but a 4th class now makes 400 to 650 USD. ( Without the box )

Regards,

Avsar Ibar