Rare Antique Print-MILITARY ORDERS-TURKEY-CRESCENT-GLORY-PLATE 42-Rochemont-1843

Beschreibung

Plate 42: 'Turksch Keizerrijk. Keizerlijke Orde van de Halve Maan - Orde van Nichen Istehar of van Verdienste.' (Turkish Empire. Order of the Crescent - Order of Glory). The Imperial Order of the Crescent (Ottoman Turkish - Hilal Nisan?) was a chivalric order of the Ottoman Empire. It was instituted in 1799 by Sultan Selim III when he wished to reward Horatio Nelson, an Anglican Christian, for his victory at the Battle of the Nile. The Order of Glory (Turkish: Nisan-i ?ftihar) was an order of the Ottoman Empire founded 19 August 1831 by Sultan Mahmud II. Original hand coloured engraving. No plate marks visible. Description: This rare orignal engraving originates from: 'Geschiedkundige beschrijving der oudere en nieuwere, thans bestaande Ridderorden. - Afbeeldingen der Ridderorden.', by G.L. de Rochemont & J. Bischoff, published by Jb. da Cunha & Comp, Amsterdam, 1843. From a rare and expensive work on in 1843 existing cavalier / knight / military orders.Artists and Engravers: Engraved by W.C. Magnenat after J. Bischoff. Condition: Good given age. Paper edges chipped and browned with occasional small tears from handling. Age related toning. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: B52-15 The overall size is ca. 13.6 x 17.7 inch. The image size is ca. 10.2 x 13.8 inch. The overall size is ca. 34.5 x 45 cm. The image size is ca. 26 x 35 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 33873

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