TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR medal, AH1300 (1883), NP-1112, Grand Medal of Distinction (Tarz-i jedid Buyuk Imtiyaz), new style, unnamed, gold plated and silver examples, in original box of issue with ribbons (unattached), set of two medals, EF, RR. The Imtiyaz Medal was an Ottoman military decoration, instituted in 1882. It was presented in two classes, gold and silver and awarded for extraordonary bravery and loyalty to the State...
Numismatic Auction #18
By: Stephen Album Rare Coins
Stephen Album Rare Coins Numismatic Auction #18
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Lot #1899 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR medal, AH1314 (1897), NP-1112, Medal for the War with Greece (Yunan Muharabsei Madalyasi) with unusual ornate decorative crescent suspension with semi-precious stone attached to ribbon, circular silver medal, pierced for suspension, the face with the tughra of Abdul Hamid II encircled by a laurel wreath with a rose at the base / inscribed ‘Greek War, Day - Sunday, 23rd of Zilkade (Dhu'l-Qa'da, the 11th...
Lot #1900 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR medal, AH1310 (1892), NP-1124, Medal for Yemen (Cedid Yemen Madalyasi) inscription both sides, with ribbon, suspension and hanger, much better than average quality for type, EF to About Unc, R. Awarded in gold and silver for the campaign in Yemen against Arab rebels during the Yemen Revolt of 1892-1893.
Lot #1901 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR medal, AH1314 (1897), NP-1112, Medal for the War with Greece (Yunan Muharabsei Madalyasi) with decorative crescent silver suspension, circular silver medal, pierced for suspension, the face with the tughra of Abdul Hamid II encircled by a laurel wreath with a rose at the base / inscribed ‘Greek War, Day - Sunday, 23rd of Zilkade (Dhu'l-Qa'da, the 11th month of the Islamic calendar), AH1314 (=1897AD), VF,...
Lot #1902 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR medal, AH1314 (1897), NP-1112, Medal for the War with Greece (Yunan Muharabsei Madalyasi), pierced for suspension as usual with ribbon, the face with the tughra of Abdul Hamid II encircled by a laurel wreath with a rose at the base / inscribed ‘Greek War, Day - Sunday, 23rd of Zilkade (Dhu'l-Qa'da, the 11th month of the Islamic calendar), AH1314 (=1897AD), VF, R.
The War of 1897 between Greece and...
Lot #1903 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AE medal, AH1256, St. Jean d'Acre Medal issued during the Ottoman-Egyptian War, Sultan's toughra above wreath / citadel of Acre, the Turkish flag flying above, date AH1256 below, pierced for suspension, with original ribbon, couple minor rim bumps as usual for type, VF to EF.
In 1832 the city of Acre (Akka) was seized from Ottoman rule by the Egyptian general Ibrahim Pasha. In 1831, his father's quarrel...
Lot #1904 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AE medal, AH1256, St. Jean d'Acre Medal issued during the Ottoman-Egyptian War, Sultan's toughra above wreath / citadel of Acre, the Turkish flag flying above, date AH1256 below, pierced for suspension, rim nicks as usual, Fine.
In 1832 the city of Acre (Akka) was seized from Ottoman rule by the Egyptian general Ibrahim Pasha. In 1831, his father's quarrel with the Porte having become flagrant, Ibrahim...
Lot #1905 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order set, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, 2nd Class, set includes the Breast Star of the Order and Order with original ribbon for wearing around the neck, each with golden swords. Star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars...
Lot #1906 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class, civil issue, stamp of Ottoman mint on reverse. Star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, suspended from a red enameled crescent and star suspender with original...
Lot #1907 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class, civil issue, stamp of Ottoman mint on reverse. Star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, with gold swords, suspended from a red enameled crescent and star...
Lot #1908 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class Neck Badge, civil issue, stamp of Ottoman mint on reverse with original ribbon for wearing around the neck. Star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, suspended...
Lot #1909 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class Neck Badge, stamp of Ottoman mint on reverse with new ribbon for wearing around the neck. Star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, suspended from a red enameled...
Lot #1910 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class medal, with original ribbon for wearing around the neck. Star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, suspended from a red enameled crescent and star suspender with...
Lot #1911 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class medal, with original ribbon, star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, EF, R.
Instituted in 1851, the Order was awarded in five classes, with the First...
Lot #1912 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class Breast Badge, civil issue, stamp of Ottoman mint on reverse. Star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, with gold swords, suspended from a red enameled crescent...
Lot #1913 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class medal, star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, EF, R.
Instituted in 1851, the Order was awarded in five classes, with the First Class being the highest....
Lot #1914 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, with star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, likely German made with red enamelled star & crescent hanger and original ribbon with rosette, miniature medal, EF, R....
Lot #1915 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, Mecidiye Nisani order, AH1268 (1852), Order of the Medjidie, with star-shaped design with Sultan Abdul Mejid's royal tughra on gold center, surrounded by an inscription on a gold-bordered circle of red enamel; all on a star of seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, with red enamelled star & crescent hanger and original ribbon with rosette, miniature medal, EF, R....
Lot #1916 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1270 (1854), Medal of Glory (Iftihar Madalyasi), circular silver medal, pierced for ribbon suspension with ring and suspension bar; the face with the tughra of Sultan Abdul Mejid I above the date AH1270 (= 1853AD) within a beaded circle imposed on crossed standards and a laurel wreath, a left-facing crescent and faceted six-pointed star above / a faceted six-pointed star imposed on a faceted twelve-...
Lot #1917 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1270 (1854), Medal of Glory (Iftihar Madalyasi), circular silver medal, pierced for ribbon suspension with ring and suspension bar; the face with the tughra of Sultan Abdul Mejid I above the date AH1270 (= 1853AD) within a beaded circle imposed on crossed standards and a laurel wreath, a left-facing crescent and faceted six-pointed star above / a faceted six-pointed star imposed on a faceted twelve-...
Lot #1918 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1270 (1854), Medal of Glory (Iftihar Madalyasi), circular silver medal, pierced for ribbon suspension with ring and suspension bar; the face with the tughra of Sultan Abdul Mejid I above the date AH1270 (= 1853AD) within a beaded circle imposed on crossed standards and a laurel wreath, a left-facing crescent and faceted six-pointed star above / a faceted six-pointed star imposed on a faceted twelve-...
Lot #1919 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, ND, NP-1100, Lifesaving Medal (Tahlisiye Madalyasi), 1859-1922 issue, circular silver medal pierced for suspension loop and with silver hanger; tughra of Sultan Abdul Mejid Dönemi within a border of elaborate circular stylised tulips and with beaded edge / rectangular plaque with scalloped corners with a double line edge with geometric embellishment to the centre of each line, inscribed halka dustukce...
Lot #1920 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1271 (1855), Turkish Crimea War Medal (Kirim Harbi Madalyasi), Ottoman Sultan’s tughra with the year AH1271 on all versions / a cannon standing upon the Imperial Russian flag, an anchor and a mortar. There are four flags to the rear of these three items which can be used to identify the country to which the medal was intended. This will be for either a soldier from Great Britain, France, or Sardinia...
Lot #1921 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1271 (1855), Turkish Crimea War Medal (Kirim Harbi Madalyasi), Ottoman Sultan’s tughra with the year AH1271 on all versions / a cannon standing upon the Imperial Russian flag, an anchor and a mortar. There are four flags to the rear of these three items which can be used to identify the country to which the medal was intended. This will be for either a soldier from Great Britain, France, or Sardinia...
Lot #1922 - World Coins asia and middle-east
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1271 (1855), Turkish Crimea War Medal (Kirim Harbi Madalyasi), Ottoman Sultan’s tughra with the year AH1271 on all versions / a cannon standing upon the Imperial Russian flag, an anchor and a mortar. There are four flags to the rear of these three items which can be used to identify the country to which the medal was intended. This will be for either a soldier from Great Britain, France, or Sardinia...
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