Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac A grouping of six service

A grouping of six service medals

with black leather trim sewn to the edge of the visor

after a trek over the mountains

engraved "MCPL T E MATTSSON" on the edge

A textbook example of a Spanish Blue Division commemorative medal

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac A grouping of six service(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