Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) Hold type IV with concave reverse

type IV with concave reverse

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

including the highest order for Austro-Hungarian soldiers

Commanding 1st MI Corps

The reverse features a brief description of the book’s contents

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) Hold type IV with concave reverse(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