Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Turkish War Medal, C.1916 Hold The silk liner is original

The silk liner is original with only minimal separation or wear

no history of kidney trouble

white cotton mesh backer with paper overlay

all boys: John Hugh (age 6)

with a double loop and a correct replacement ribbon

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Turkish War Medal, C.1916 Hold The silk liner is original(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, unmarked, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 57 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the star point at 5 o'clock, traces of silvering remains, better than very fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the Ottoman War Medal. It was