Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1917 Hold with full sash ribbon

with full sash ribbon

the adjoining pommel remains tight

and South Africa

ribbon banner style hangers inscribed "FIDELITY" flanked by anchors with pinback

Naning is impressed

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1917 Hold with full sash ribbon(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