Description
eagle maker marked Assmann
Marian Cross of the German Knight Order - Neck Cross
44 mm x 46 mm
on an equally forest-green embroidered backer
engraver marked "VEROI" on the reverse
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), 2Nd Class Star, C.1918 United Republic of eagle maker marked Assmann(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, two piece silver seven pointed star base, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, silver standard marked on the both the reverse of the order and on the reverse cartouche, hallmarked on reverse with standard Turkish 800 silver mark, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 80. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, chipping evident in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring, near extremely fine. Footnote: