Of fine quality local production (silver gilt and enamels
each negative measuring 55 mm x 55 mm
accompanied by a German style knight’s ribbon mount
on short original ribbon as worn
accompanied by a Guarantee of Authenticity provided by Detlev Niemann
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Gallipoli Star Auction Archive Of fine quality local production(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