Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmania, Miniature, C.1900 Archive taken absolutely by surprise

taken absolutely by surprise

measuring a total of 32 cm in length

born 6 January 1922 in Schipkau

39 mm x 77 mm

Footnote: Harvey Henry Arndt was born in Berlin Ontario in 1898 and worked as a shoemaker until he enlisted with the CEF in March 1916

Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Osmania, Miniature, C.1900 Archive taken absolutely by surprise(Osmanl Devlet Nian). Instituted in 1862 by Sultan Abdlaziz. Type II (1867 1922). Civil Division. A remarkable ball tipped enameled green seven armed star in silver gilt, exhibiting cluster of three beaded silver rays in each quadrant, surmounted by a symbol of the Star and Quarter Moon in Gold, with obverse centre featuring an elegant enameled red background with Arabic lettering and superimposed Quarter Moon in Gold, measuring 12. 66 mm (w) x 17. 33