drclaw Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambert Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Am I mistaken or did the center medallion rotate? A great order from 150 years ago. Nice pick up! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drclaw Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drclaw Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Yes, the centre medallion did rotate when I was cleaning it. Will re-set it back now to the original position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanuel Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsaribar Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Dear Gavin , Very beautiful Crimean 5th Class with Solid Gold Crescent & Star. Nice piece for your collection. Kind Regards , Avsar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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