with light contact to white enamel arms
Kraas’s regiment was defending a position that was attacked by the Russians
the reverse presenting a typical frame with prong
the left collar tab displays three diagonally oriented silvered aluminum ranks pips (all prongs intact on the reverse)
his decision to join the medical troops is explained when he reflects on a childhood memory: a boy broke his leg while falling out of a tree they all climbed
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class Knight, C.1900 Auction with light contact to white(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Centre appliqu along with star and moon suspension in Gold with red enamels, mounted to a silver seven pointed star base, silver standard marked on the reverse, measuring 55. 3 mm (w) x 69. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its star and crescent moon suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, replacement ribbon, a beautiful example with gold finishings, better than extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Medjidie