Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Newly Listed It has thin gold bullion

It has thin gold bullion tasels sewn on three sides

also stamped “S”

case fine)

14 mm x 16

light soiling on the inside lid lining and the medal bed

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Newly Listed It has thin gold bullionHarp Madalyasi. Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Red, over the date 1333 AH (AD 1915) within an upward facing crescent moon, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 57. 3 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the