Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880 United Republic of Together with the star of

Together with the star of the order

a hollow ovular shaped badge featuring an eagle against a starburst in the background

in regards to her Malaria and Pleurisy at Salonika in 1917

the 154th Infantry Battalion was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion

Footnote: The BDM (Bund Der Deutschen Mädel) was the equivalent for girls of the HJ

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880 United Republic of Together with the star ofInstituted in 1851. In silver and enamel, star has seven triple quills with small crescents and stars between each quill, obverse shows Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, inclusive of crescent moon suspension 79 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), weighs 34. 7 grams, on original striped ribbon, hallmarked on reverse, excellent 19th century example, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order