Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Gallipoli Star, By Godet, C.1915

Name: Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Gallipoli Star, By Godet, C.1915
Brand: eMedals
SKU: EU17794
Price: 370.0 USD
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(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silver with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, German-made by Godet, marked "SILBER" (silver in German) on the pin, measuring 58 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, the 38 mm (w) x 7.3 mm (h) clasp with pinback unmounted and independent of the medal, 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 Mehmed V on March 1, 1915 for gallantry in battle. This decoration was awarded for the duration of the First World War to Ottoman and other Central Powers troops, primarily in Ottoman areas of engagement.