Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: The medal was instituted

Footnote: The medal was instituted on January 11

(Fürstlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern

as an Ordinary Seaman

the buckle unmarked and measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

showing light fuzzing indicative of having been felted

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: The medal was instituted(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In bronze gilt with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, unmarked, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, spotting present on the reverse, very light contact overall, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipoli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the Ottoman War Medal. It was instituted by Sultan Mehmed V on March