Turkey. Ottoman Empire. An Order of Charity, III Class Commander, c.1900

(3. Derece Murassa Sefkat Nişanı). 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), with elongated suspenion loop with two prongs, accompanied by original silk bow ribbon, toned, minor enamel contact, very fine.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.