Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac " in the lower right

" in the lower right corner and the company's interlocking initials insignia in the lower left corner

three tongued burlap sections line the interior

and Artillery Regiment of the Damiano Church of Italy

A textbook example of a Spanish Blue Division commemorative medal

with black leather trim sewn to the edge of the visor

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac " in the lower right(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