Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) United Republic of reverse with a personalized inscription

reverse with a personalized inscription in faded blue ink and 1917 postmarked "WANGEROOGE"

measuring 69 mm (w) x 92 mm (h)

It was awarded to any military service member

cross on top of the crown missing

one small spot on the front cover

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) United Republic of reverse with a personalized inscription(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, designed without enamels in the voided areas of the tughra, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, spotting evident on the crescent, very light contact overall, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the