Order of Nishani-Shefkat, I Class

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SKU: 01.TUR.0106.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1800+ USD

  • Order of Nishani-Shefkat, I Class Obverse
  • Order of Nishani-Shefkat, I Class Reverse
  • Order of Nishani-Shefkat, I Class Obverse
  • Order of Nishani-Shefkat, I Class Reverse

Estimated market value:

$1800+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Turkey
  • Makers
    Ottoman Imperial Mint
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: HUMANITY CHARITY AND HEALTH 1295
  • Size
    54x66.5mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/turkey/orders/turkey-ottoman-empire-an-order-of-charity-i-class-grand-cross-badge-c-1909

History


The Order was founded by Sultan Abdulhamid II. It was conferred upon foreign and Turkish women in recognition of acts of charity, and as a mark of the Sultan's esteem.

The Order was often conferred upon the Sultan's favorites within his harem.

It is also known as "Order of Charity".

The obverse features the cypher of the Sultan.

There are several variations in the design attributes of this Order.

The inscription is a translation of the Turkish script on the obverse.

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