Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1917 Auction Archive with old test mark on

with old test mark on 6 o'clock arm

Berlin” on the edge of the six o’clock arm

the obverse of which is ribbed and adorned with a central black enameled 1914 Iron Cross

in two grades: I Class Silver and II Class Bronze

spotting on the Tirol Defence Commemorative Medal

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1917 Auction Archive with old test mark on(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. Four piece construction, in silvered zinc with red patination, measuring 56. 7 mm (w) x 53. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback, overall silvering loss, scattered wear in the red patination, surface wear, better than 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 gallantry in