Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) Newly Listed 7 mm in diameter at

7 mm in diameter at the base x 122 mm in height

He rose through the ranks during the Civil War

reverse presents damaged pinback

and fatigue of the leather

The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 9th Infantry brigade

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) Newly Listed 7 mm in diameter at(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In bronze with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, unmarked, measuring 56 mm (w) x 64 mm (h), horizontal pinback, repair and crazing evident in the red enamels on the star point at 10 o'clock, with contact marks overall, near fine. Footnote: The Gallipoli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the Ottoman War Medal. It was instituted by Sultan Mehmed