Abdülaziz Period First Degree Nişan-ı Osmani and Şems Set. Formation Date 1278 (1862)

OTTOMAN ORDER SET OF FIRST DEGREE (LIMITED EDITION ONLY CONSISTING OF 50 PIECES EXCEPT FOR THE ONES THAT WERE GIVEN TO FOREIGNERS)...

Established by Sultan Abdülaziz in H. 1278, the Nişan-ı Osmani was the highest order of the Empire, given by the Sultan to Ottoman statesmen and soldiers for their outstanding service in the state. Originally conceived as three classes, the insignia was expanded to four classes in 1867 and expanded with the first class plus a diamond or diamond set. The insignia is limited to 50 first class, 200 second class, 1000 third class and 2000 fourth class, excluding those given to foreigners.

Estimated Value: 60.000 TL / 3.228 USD