Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) Hold constructed of heavy cardstock with

constructed of heavy cardstock with a faux red leather exterior

The reverse bears a maker’s mark of “ANTON WINGEN

Commanding 1st MI Corps

The hulls of these ships were painted a stark white

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) Hold constructed of heavy cardstock with(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), horizontal pinback, chipping and crazing evident in the red enamels on the two lateral arms, scattered silvering wear, 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