Turkey, Ottoman Empire.a War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity bearing dual machine-embroidered silver aluminum

bearing dual machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia bisected by red threaded bands

in addition to a Lapland Shield

surrounded by a narrow gold ring

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Turkey, Ottoman Empire.a War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity bearing dual machine-embroidered silver aluminum(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in silver with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), vertical 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 gallantry in