Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 Newly Listed in order to protect him

in order to protect him from various pieces of shrapnel while in battle

1903 to June 19

on incorrect ribbon with brooch pinback

The first supply mission over the Hump occurred in April 1942

1919 and was posted to "R" Wing at the Canadian Concentration Camp

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 Newly Listed in order to protect him(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