Turkish Order of the Medjidie

Beautiful historic lots in our upcoming vintage sale range from different time periods and centuries. Arguably the lot which stands out most is an extraordinary medal from the Turkish Order of the Medjidie. The medals were issued out for outstanding services to the state by foreign nationals, and ranged over a period of nearly 70 years during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

The Ottoman Empire was founded in the thirteenth century and for six centuries, the empire was at the centre of international relations. The multinational empire controlled nations around the globe, including parts of Central Europe, West Asia, and North Africa. It wasn’t until the nineteenth century that the empire suffered military defeats and fell behind its rivals. Hence, the empire suffered but the Ottoman state strengthened. The Orders of the Medjidie were awarded from 1851, to foreign nationals who assisted the state during acts of conflict.

Lot 285 in our upcoming Vintage Jewellery & Accessories sale features two medals, one from the Ottoman Empire, likely to have been issued during World War I. The medal consists of red enamel with gold-tone Turkish script. Visually, with the star and crescent representing Turkey, the medal can be seen in all its glory.

Notable recipients of the Turkish Order of the Medjidie include Napoleon III, the former Emperor of France and Arthur Conan Doyle, the British author who penned Sherlock Holmes.

Don’t miss out on the prestigious lot!

The Vintage Jewellery & Accessories catalogue is now available to view online and in person at the following times:

28th July 2017 10am – 4pm
29th July 2017 11am – 4pm
31st July 2017 8.30am – 10am

The auction will take place on Monday, 31 July, starting at 10am.