Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmania, Grand Cross Sash United Republic of on March 26th and was

on March 26th and was posted to the General List on April 1st

for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States

scattered frosting wear on the cross

natural aluminum length adjustment buckles and natural aluminum retaining rings

then left in 1941

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmania, Grand Cross Sash United Republic of on March 26th and was(Osmanl Devlet Nian). Instituted 1862 by Sultan Abdlaziz. Likely early 20th century manufacture, a very well preserved Grand Cross sash in silk, consisting of a green central stripe flanked by two dark red external bands, with a faded bow at end, measuring 840mm length, extremely fine condition. Footnote: Order of Osmanieh was created in January 1862 by Sultan Abdlaziz. It became the second highest order in the Empire, ranking below the Nian i