^Lot 1762 Pride and Privilege: A History of Ottoman Orders Medals and Decorations

Eldem, Edhem, Pride and Privilege: A History of Ottoman Orders Medals and Decorations, Ottoman Bank Archives and Research Centre (Osmanli Bankasi Arsiv ve Arastirma Merkezi), 2004, 527 pages with great color photographs throughout, softcover, English text. Contents include: Introduction and Acknowledgement / 1: The ‘Invention’ of Ottoman Decorations and Medals, 1798-1812 / 2: Rank, Medals and Orders: From Confusion to Order, 1827-1851 / 3: The Age of Great Orders, 1851-1876 / 4: Use and Abuse: Hamidian Times, 1876-1908 / 5: Revolution and War, 1908-1918 / Epilogue / Appendices / Sources and Bibliography / Index. Done in a 'coffee table' style but still a wonderful and useful reference for Ottoman medals and decorations.