Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1917 Auction Archive spotting on the Tirol Defence

spotting on the Tirol Defence Commemorative Medal

Swing bar mounted

Olivine Paquin

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

fine quality example retaining most of its original finish

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1917 Auction Archive spotting on the Tirol Defence(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