Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Galipoli Star, C.1915 United Republic of with the capitulation of Italy

with the capitulation of Italy the Legion was reorganized into Croatian units and its Italian-related insignia was disallowed

46 mm x 97 mm

The leather washer is not present

and approximately 15 post War photos

exhibiting surface oxidation and bubbling

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Galipoli Star, C.1915 United Republic of with the capitulation of ItalyHarp Madalyas. Instituted in 1915. Of Turkish manufacture, in nickel plated brass with red patination, 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 56. 2 mm (w) x 53. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, chipping and crazing evident in the red patination, better than very fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the