Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class, Knight, Military Division Auction Rue Poncelet

Rue Poncelet

silver iron cross insignia on the lid

1916 during the advance from Pozieres to Courcelette

he was awarded the Defence Medal

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class, Knight, Military Division Auction Rue Poncelet(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Multi piece construction, center appliqu in silver gilt with red enamels, mounted to a silver seven pointed star base, crossed sabres indicating an award of the Military Division, each of the arms with three faceted rays, measuring 58. 5 mm (w) x 75. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crescent moon and star suspension in silver with red enamels, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, replacement ribbon,