Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of Osmani, II Class Star

(Osmanlı Devlet Nişanı). 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 border of green enamel, the reverse presents a vertical principal pin assembly, with two prongs, presenting a maker mark and hallmark in Arabic, measuring 81.41 mm (w) x 84.14 mm (h), weighing 67.1 grams, and in extremely fine condition.