Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) GTRexclude for Mediterranean Service (engraved 20-7-942

for Mediterranean Service (engraved 20-7-942 - 3-7-943) period ribbon measuring 33mm in diameter

buttonholes for uniform attachment with two non-matching silvered pebbled aluminum buttons

a Minister of National Defence Medal Award Slip (red and black ink on white paper

with a white satin lining

maker "100"

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) GTRexclude for Mediterranean Service (engraved 20-7-942(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), horizontal pinback, chipping and crazing evident in the red enamels on the two lateral arms, scattered silvering wear, 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