Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal - “Iron Crescent” Breda M-37 The original early wood stock

The original early wood stock with bannister rail butt bears P/16 that we suspect are E

the added protection that it gave to the wearer and the imposing appearance of an armored cavalryman were factors favoring retention

joining the initial 3rd BG

and still held significant power

In Summer 2015 units of the battalion were deployed to Afghanistan to train the Afghan National Army

Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal - “Iron Crescent” Breda M-37 The original early wood stockOriginal Item: Only One Available. Harp 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, offered in very good condition. The back of the medal features a horizontal brooch pin, and is not