Order of Osmanié - a cased 3rd class decoration Commander's Cross in the shape of a seven-pointed silver star, enameled green on both sides, the obverse side additionally red with golden inscriptions. Movable agraffe with crescent and crown as well as a long band ring. With collar in a green case inscribed in Turkish. Enamel slightly damaged, signs of wear and age. Diameter 64 mm. Weight of the decoration 53 g. The Order of Osmanié was established in five classes by Sultan Abd ul-Asiz in 1861. Condition: II

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