Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmania, Grand Cross Sash United Republic of natural aluminum length adjustment buckles

natural aluminum length adjustment buckles and natural aluminum retaining rings

This was most likely his second KC which he must have purchased early after the award

with a sharp edge and having a semi-sharp tip

the oak leaves in green lacquer

scattered frosting wear on the cross

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmania, Grand Cross Sash United Republic of natural aluminum length adjustment buckles(Osmanl Devlet Nian). Instituted 1862 by Sultan Abdlaziz. Likely early 20th century manufacture, a very well preserved Grand Cross sash in silk, consisting of a green central stripe flanked by two dark red external bands, with a faded bow at end, measuring 840mm length, extremely fine condition. Footnote: Order of Osmanieh was created in January 1862 by Sultan Abdlaziz. It became the second highest order in the Empire, ranking below the Nian i