Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A 1915 Gallipoli Star Hold measuring 45mm(width) x x64mm(height)

measuring 45mm(width) x x64mm(height)

with original ink signature of Leutnant und Staffelführer

tiny flakes to enamels

the obverse with a circular central medallion depicting the Royal Prussian crown

also shows areas of darker color where the dried glue has stained

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A 1915 Gallipoli Star Hold measuring 45mm(width) x x64mm(height)(Harp Madalyas Eiserner Halbmond). Constructed of silvered bronze with red enamels, reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked on pinback, measuring 57. 83 mm (w) x 56. 61 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.