Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Medjidie, Third Class Commander's Badge, c.1900 visually-hidden the base is marked F

the base is marked F with an iron cross and dated 1914/15/16

His stay at Orpington would entail eleven weeks

The smock is unmarked and measures approximately 789 mm across the shoulders

Scott” in capital letters

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Medjidie, Third Class Commander's Badge, c.1900 visually-hidden the base is marked F(Mecidi Nisani). Instituted late 1851. (c. 1900 issue). In silver and consisting of a seven pointed multi rayed star, each of the arms with multiple faceted rays, and with a crescent moon and star in between each arm, the obverse with a bronze gilt centerpiece showing the Sultan Abdul Meijids royal cypher surrounded by a Turkish inscription within burgundy enamels, short section of period silk ribbon, measuring 62. 16 mm (w) x 89. 82 mm (h inclusive