Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) United Republic of she attacked and sank two

she attacked and sank two Japanese destroyers of 1368 tons each

measuring 69 mm (w) x 92 mm (h)

with a needle on either side

cross on top of the crown missing

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) United Republic of she attacked and sank two(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, designed without enamels in the voided areas of the tughra, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, spotting evident on the crescent, very light contact overall, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the