Order of Medjidie... good one or bad one?

[Hauptmann]

Hi all,

Am part Turkish and have always wanted to get a few Turkish (Ottoman) Orders but generally they're way out of my range. Am eyeing one but I know there are a ton of fakes out there and I know enough to be almost dangerous when it comes to this area. Would deeply appreciate any help anyone can give re: good or bad and if possible roughly (assuming good) what a decent price would be.

Here's the pics... fingers crossed.

Many thanks!

Dan

 

[Claudius]

Hello Dan;

It appears like you have something there that looks like the Turkish Order of Medjidie -5th class.  I say, "looks like" because I don't like this one.  However, there are others on this forum with a LOT more experience than me with these orders, and they may disagree.

There are better quality Medjidies that can be purchased for $300 -$500.  In the last two years there has been some downward price pressure on these awards.

[demir]

It is not 5th class because it seems that the part where the tughra is not silver and I wouldn't suggest this one.

Regards

Edited November 30, 2017 by demir

[Hauptmann]

Well, that seems to be two thumbs down so think I'll skip this on. DEEPLY appreciate the input guy! :-)

Many thanks!

Dan