Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Archive maker marked “W” for “Richard

maker marked “W” for “Richard Wagner”

7th December 1976

for which he had to be treated in the Feldlazarett in Cambrai

measuring 77 mm (w) x 37 mm (h)

the obverse swastika has been ground out and the reverse is missing its stabilizing pin

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Archive maker marked “W” for “RichardHarp Madalyasi. Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Red, over the date 1333 AH (AD 1915) within an upward facing crescent moon, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 57. 3 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the