Order of Medschidie, Turkey, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This colorful lithograph, titled "Order of Medschidie-Turkey," was produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 as part of their "Military Series" trading cards for Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The image features a highly detailed depiction of the Order of Medjidie, a prestigious Ottoman order of chivalry, adorned with crescent moons and stars, the symbols of the Ottoman Empire. This card, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the intricate designs found in late 19th-century trade cards, capturing the fascination with foreign cultures prevalent during the period.