Beautiful WWI Era Turkish Order of Osmania 3rd Class Commander's Neck Badge

Beautiful WWI Era Turkish Order of Osmania (Osmanieh) 3rd Class Commander's neck badge in enameled and gilt silver with a short piece of original ribbon. The badge features a gorgeous green enameled seven point star with a crimson enameled disc in the center featuring a calligraphic message that reads "Relying on the Assistance of Almighty God, Abdulaziz Khan, and Sovereign of the Ottoman Empire". The medal is suspended by a ribbon loop, which features a five pointed star and crescent. The badge, which is obsolete was awarded to military and civilians who showed exceptional service to the state.

Circa WWI Era

Approximately 4" x 2-1/2".

Enamel, gilt silver, ribbon.

Segment of ribbon, suspension ring.

Reverse: "799".

This is from a Turkish militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX07 LFEJX1/15 SEGEX07/21

9- (Excellent+): Neck badge shows light surface wear nearly all the enamel and gilt silver details remain intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.