Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander Mounted Badge Hold A peak eagle insignia

A peak eagle insignia

reverse illustrating a topless Egyptian goddess seated upon a sphinx

his grave marker inscribed "WILLIAM DEANE HAWKINS / MEDAL OF HONOR / 1ST LT US MARINE CORPS / WORLD WAR II / APR 19 1914 / NOV 21 1943"

when the Ottoman Empire ceased to exist

as two were killed while on board ship during a gunfire practice

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander Mounted Badge Hold A peak eagle insigniaInstituted in 1851. In silver with red enamels, a silver seven pointed star, each of the arms with three faceted rays, with a crescent moon and star in between each arm; the observe Gold centerpiece shows the Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, the reverse also features an Arabic inscription with a pin; an original neck badge converted into a star of the Order, 57. 9 mm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the