with the capitulation of Italy the Legion was reorganized into Croatian units and its Italian-related insignia was disallowed
1945 and by Commander of 108 Rifle Corps
comprising Order Pour-le-Merite
on a triangular War ribbon
exhibiting surface oxidation and bubbling
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Galipoli Star, C.1915 United Republic of with the capitulation of ItalyHarp Madalyas. Instituted in 1915. Of Turkish manufacture, in nickel plated brass with red patination, tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Red, over the date 1333 AH (AD 1915) within an upward facing crescent moon, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 53. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, chipping and crazing evident in the red patination, better than very fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the