Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 12

measuring 12

most in roles such as secretaries

025 men and added the sixty-five men of the 25th Battery of Field Artillery

with a traditional high peak crown with even and tightly seated lemon-yellow piping running along the crown of the cap

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 12(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In bronze gilt with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, unmarked, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, spotting present on the reverse, very light contact overall, near extremely 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 V on March