Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight United Republic of In 1815 Napoleon returned from

In 1815 Napoleon returned from exile to the jubilation of his old troops and countrymen

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENSTE” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”)

measuring 145 mm (w) x 222 mm (h)

each adjusted with silvered zink buckles and culminating in functional spring clips to lock onto a corresponding scabbard’s loops

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight United Republic of In 1815 Napoleon returned from(Mecidi Nisani). Instituted late 1851. Civil Division. In silver, a seven point star with clusters of five faceted rays, a crescent moon and star separating each cluster, the center medallion features the Sultan Abdul Meijids royal cypher surrounded by a Turkish inscription within burgundy enamels, the reverse is plain, suspended from a swivel red enamelled crescent moon and star, worn on a small original ribbon, measures 18. 6mm (w) x 26. 3 mm (h to