Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Gallipoli Star Hold obverse illustrating the insignia of

obverse illustrating the insignia of the 220th Infantry Battalion

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The Final British Offensive (August-November

the obverse depicts a laurel wreath encirling a medallion

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Gallipoli Star Hold obverse illustrating the insignia of(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