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"

Julius never left Captain von Reden although wounded

It was awarded to any military service member

Those shown with an asterisk (*) were selected to be borne on the king's colours

she attacked and sank two Japanese destroyers of 1368 tons each

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