Turkey. Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Charity, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Hold being awarded the Silver Badge

being awarded the Silver Badge of Loyal Services for 40 years of service by the provincial farmers’ association of Saxony and Anhalt

Footnote: The Colonial Medal was a French decoration created by the "loi de finances" of July 26

with original ribbon with hook

minor enamel repair to crown and the cross

Turkey. Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Charity, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Hold being awarded the Silver Badge(3. Derece Murassa Sefkat Nian). Instituted 1878. A five armed red enameled cross in Gold, with ball finials, hollow, clusters of seven silver rays in each quadrant, with green and red enameled laurels, obverse centre with tughra of order founder Abdulhamid II (1876 1909), green enamels surround with Arabic script Humanity, Assistance, Patriotism, measuring 50. 10 mm (w) x 65. 12 mm (h inclusive of a red enameled crescent moon and star suspension),