Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity His passion for water started

His passion for water started at school in England

functional spring catch and stud release

enamel chipping on the red cross and one arm on the obverse

comprising: War Merit Cross 2nd Class

He was then posted to camp at Northam

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity His passion for water startedMecidiye Nian. Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, two piece silver seven pointed star base, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, Turkish silver standard marked (800 silver) on the both the reverse of the order and on the reverse cartouche, measuring 93 mm (w) x 93 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye) was instituted in 1851. It was issued in considerable numbers by