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

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

ARTIFACT:

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 The badge, which is obsolete was awarded to military and civilians who showed exceptional service to the state.

VINTAGE:

Circa WWI Era

SIZE:

Approximately 4" x 2-1/2".

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Enamel, gilt silver, ribbon.

ATTACHMENT:

Segment of ribbon, suspension ring.

MARKINGS:

Reverse: "799".

ITEM NOTES:

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

CONDITION:

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

GUARANTEE:

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

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