Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) Hold 48 mm (w) x 71

48 mm (w) x 71

" which was destroyed and captured in the fighting

(JAMES DUNCAN)

Commanding 1st MI Corps

and pinned with two gilded zink rank pips which flank numerals “108”

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) Hold 48 mm (w) x 71(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), horizontal pinback, chipping and crazing evident in the red enamels on the two lateral arms, scattered silvering wear, fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the Ottoman War Medal. It was instituted by Sultan