Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmanije, Iv Class Knight, C.1910 Auction Archive Service Cross

Service Cross

reverse illustrating three left-facing trucks in motion

fine condition and scarce

flanked by three horses heads at the left and also incorporating an ornate framing with a floral motif throughout

the son of Robert McIntosh and Annie McIntosh

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmanije, Iv Class Knight, C.1910 Auction Archive Service Cross(Osmanl Devlet Nian). Instituted in 1862. Type II. In silver gilt, a hollow seven pointed star with ball finials and green enamels, featuring three short faceted silver petals in each star quadrant, obverse with red enamels presenting Turkish calligraphic inscription reading "Relying on the Assistance of Almighty God, Abdulaziz Khan, Sovereign of the Ottoman Empire" above a superposed upward facing crescent moon also in silver gilt, reverse