Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight United Republic of (Verdienstmedaille für Militärverdienst)

(Verdienstmedaille für Militärverdienst)

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)

In 1815 Napoleon returned from exile to the jubilation of his old troops and countrymen

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENSTE” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”)

WWII Royal Canadian Air Force Sweetheart Wing - Silver with multiple inset glass stones

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Order of the Medijidie, Knight United Republic of (Verdienstmedaille für Militärverdienst)(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