Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity HMCS Spikenard was originally ordered

HMCS Spikenard was originally ordered for the Royal Navy

He spent his entire Luftwaffe career with the same unit: the 24th Flak Regiment

document measures (approximately) 15x21cm (6"x8")

He was then posted to camp at Northam

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity HMCS Spikenard was originally orderedMecidiye Nian. Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, two piece silver seven pointed star base, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, Turkish silver standard marked (800 silver) on the both the reverse of the order and on the reverse cartouche, measuring 93 mm (w) x 93 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye) was instituted in 1851. It was issued in considerable numbers by