Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Osmania, II Class Star, c.1880 Hold also known as the Croatian

also known as the Croatian Cross

inscribed in pencil "UNCLE TED (OTTAWA) POST WWI" on the reverse

scratch test evident on the reverse

maker marked "DRAGO PARIS" and coded "A 688" on the reverse

Very scarce award held in very high esteem

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Osmania, II Class Star, c.1880 Hold also known as the Croatian(Osmanl Devlet Nian). Instituted in January 1862. Type II. A breast star constructed of a silver, seven pointed star of faceted rays, the obverse centre presents a red enamelled centre bearing a gilded crescent moon and inscription in Arabic, surrounded by a green re enamelled ring, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly as the dual stays have been broken off, presenting a maker mark and hallmark in Arabic, measuring 90 mm (w) x 90 mm (h),