Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Auction 1st Class for NCOs and

1st Class for NCOs and Enlisted Men with Eight Years' Service

inscribed with the Royal Monogram in gold

Badge of very fine quality manufacture

above banner inscribed with SS motto “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” (“My Honour is Loyalty”)

now in the rank of Major General

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Auction 1st Class for NCOs and(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, maker marked "B. B. & Co." on the reverse, measuring 57. 5 mm (w) x 55. 3 mm (h), horizontal 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