Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star In Silver Archive 52 District on May 17

52 District on May 17

embossed in black ink “Treue um Treue - von Hindenburg”

with wear present on the left side on the reverse

The cross is in white enamel in times of peace

Waring reverted to the ranks on proceeding overseas

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star In Silver Archive 52 District on May 17(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silver with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), the vertical pinback having been deleted and replaced with a chain and fob affixed to two loops, the loops placed along the right side of the star point at 12 o'clock and along the left side of the star point at 5 o'clock, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: