Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 GTRexclude mainly Canada and the United

mainly Canada and the United States

The left panel is stamped with the acceptance markings but most of it has faded with time

The Order was originally instituted on October 8

has been awarded the German Cross in Gold on September 2

flanked on each side by four sunrays and four oak leaves

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 GTRexclude mainly Canada and the United(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. In fine zinc with red patination, Turkish made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, replacement ribbon fed through the pinback, obverse with spotting on the exposed zinc, scattered chipping in the red patination throughout, surface wear evident on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman