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

by the Troops of all three Dominions in the breaking of the Hindenburg line last year

Footnote: The medal was instituted on January 11

showing light fuzzing indicative of having been felted

hallmarked with a "1" flanked by dual cornucopias and engraved to "Mme

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