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| + | A chelengk (Turkish: çelenk) is a decoration of the Ottoman empire. It was a turban ornament consisting of a central flower made up of sixteen petals with leaves and buds. The stalk of the flower is tied by a bow, and above it are thirteen rays representing the ships captured at the Nile, which originally vibrated as the wearer moved. It's presentation was considered a high honour in the Ottoman empire. | ||
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| + | A chelengk was awarded to [[Horatio Nelson]] by Sultan [[Selim III]] in honor of the [[Battle of the Nile]] in 1798. The Captain of [[Bezaid]] is also a recipient. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:31, 7 July 2008
A chelengk (Turkish: çelenk) is a decoration of the Ottoman empire. It was a turban ornament consisting of a central flower made up of sixteen petals with leaves and buds. The stalk of the flower is tied by a bow, and above it are thirteen rays representing the ships captured at the Nile, which originally vibrated as the wearer moved. It's presentation was considered a high honour in the Ottoman empire.
A chelengk was awarded to Horatio Nelson by Sultan Selim III in honor of the Battle of the Nile in 1798. The Captain of Bezaid is also a recipient.
