Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), 2Nd Class Star, C.1918 Hold for being wounded on June

for being wounded on June 6

The document is signed via typewriter by Martin Bormann and dated to June 14

71 mm x 93 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

transiting the Panama Canal for the first of two tours of duty in the Korean War

A finely manufactured star in silver

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), 2Nd Class Star, C.1918 Hold for being wounded on June(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, two piece silver seven pointed star base, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, silver standard marked on the both the reverse of the order and on the reverse cartouche, hallmarked on reverse with standard Turkish 800 silver mark, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 80. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, chipping evident in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring, near extremely fine. Footnote: