Turkey. A Turkish Ottoman Empire Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), Grand Cross Set, 1St Class, Military With Crossed Sabres Hold stating his birth date and

stating his birth date and place of birth as January 29

and it appears it was framed as such)

1939 and valid until September 30

silvering worn off

It might be said that having been largely recruited in England it was not a Colonial force

Turkey. A Turkish Ottoman Empire Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), Grand Cross Set, 1St Class, Military With Crossed Sabres Hold stating his birth date and"Turkey (Ottoman Empire); c. 1900; Sash Badge: multi piece construction, fine quality, silver seven pointed star base, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, Gold die stamped sabres peirced into centre, measuring 59. 7 mm (w) x 77. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its silver and red enamelled crescent moon and star suspension, on a shortened sash ribbon; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, Turkish made, two piece silver seven pointed star base, center