Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight United Republic of measuring 145 mm (w) x

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

and on the right flanked on the right by a shield bearing the coat of arms of the former Courland capital city of Mitau (now Jelgava)

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

the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight United Republic of measuring 145 mm (w) x(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