Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Osmania, II Class Star, c.1880 United Republic of a brown exterior marked ORDEN

a brown exterior marked ORDEN JUGOSLVENSKE ZASTAVE SA LENTOM

he served briefly as an interpreter for the victorious Allies

1 One featuring three decorations

32 mm x 960 mm

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Osmania, II Class Star, c.1880 United Republic of a brown exterior marked ORDEN(Osmanl Devlet Nian). Instituted in January 1862. Type II. A breast star constructed of a silver, seven pointed star of faceted rays, the obverse centre presents a red enamelled centre bearing a gilded crescent moon and inscription in Arabic, surrounded by a green re enamelled ring, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly as the dual stays have been broken off, presenting a maker mark and hallmark in Arabic, measuring 90 mm (w) x 90 mm (h),