Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, V Class Knight, C.1870 United Republic of The actual purpose behind this

The actual purpose behind this dagger is still a mystery

as an Observer and was to take part in several aerial engagements

China was built during the Second World War

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Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, V Class Knight, C.1870 United Republic of The actual purpose behind this(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, mounted to a silver seven pointed star base, each of the arms with three faceted rays, maker marked and dated "AH 1287" (1870) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 62 mm (w) x 59. 3 mm (h), pinback replacing its red enamelled crescent moon and star suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Medjidie