Order of Medjidie

The Order of Medjidjie was established in 1852 as an award for special services to the State, civilian or military. It could be awarded to foreigners as well as Turkish citizens and came in five classes. The centre of the medal is gold and portrays the Sultan's initials, surrounded by a wide enameled band inscribed with the Turkish inscrpition Zeal, Devotion and Loyalty -1268 (1852)