Turkey Order of Medjidie 5th Class

[drclaw]

Here it is. My very first Order of Medjidie.

I've given it a light clean with soapy water and found a spare medal case from a Bulgarian Order of the Red Flag of Labour.

No markings on the reverse of the medal. So I'm guessing it is an earlier Order of Medjidie. Perhaps even Crimean era?

Thank you everyone for helping out a newbie with advice and encouragement. I'm definitely hooked on these orders now!

Gavin

[lambert]

Hello.

Good afternoon,

Yes, Gavin ..

This is one of the Crimean War Decoration

I know how you feel .. I'm also addicted to medals. .

Lambert :cheers:

[Claudius]

Am I mistaken or did the center medallion rotate?

A great order from 150 years ago. Nice pick up! :cheers:

[drclaw]

Thanks Lambert and hello to a fellow land of the Southern Cross inhabitant.

The age of the Order was certainly a surprise and makes me appreciate the patina even more.

She has travelled 150 years to be in my possession so deserves to remain untouched by any cleaning cloth!

Cheers, Gavin

[drclaw]

Yes, the centre medallion did rotate when I was cleaning it.

Will re-set it back now to the original position.

[Emanuel]

A very nice Order, well preserved, indeed please do not touch the patina at all.

I am sure you are satisfied from your purchase, when you have time, shoot the Greek order too

Best

Emanuel

[avsaribar]

Dear Gavin ,

Very beautiful Crimean 5th Class with Solid Gold Crescent & Star.

Nice piece for your collection.

Kind Regards ,

Avsar