Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Gallipoli Star Hold A silvered bronze 8 pointed

A silvered bronze 8 pointed star with bronze gilt iconography in four quadrants of red enameled cross

with the liner having become slightly detached from the cap on a few spots

Star by Austrian maker "C

an envelope marked "Royal Mint

obverse illustrating the insignia of the 220th Infantry Battalion

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Gallipoli Star Hold A silvered bronze 8 pointed(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. Of German manufacture, in nickel plated brass with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 57 mm (w) x 53. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely 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 Mehmed V on March 1, 1915 for