Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) United Republic of with a needle on either

with a needle on either side

two Italy Stars

Julius never left Captain von Reden although wounded

reverse with a personalized inscription in faded blue ink and 1917 postmarked "WANGEROOGE"

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) United Republic of with a needle on either(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