Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 GTRexclude He finished his First World

He finished his First World War service aboard the Battle-Cruiser H

surface residue

the horse of Westphalia

itself featuring a hooked quillon and decorated on the obverse with oak leaves

surrounded by the inscription WIR GABEN DAS LEBEN / SORGT FUER UNSERE LIEBEN (WE GAVE LIFE

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 GTRexclude He finished his First World(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. In fine zinc with red patination, Turkish made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, replacement ribbon fed through the pinback, obverse with spotting on the exposed zinc, scattered chipping in the red patination throughout, surface wear evident on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman