Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. GTRexclude advancing to Omdurman

advancing to Omdurman

16mm x 27mm

with braided silk edging

finishing his career with postings to HMS Daedalus in July 1947

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. GTRexclude advancing to Omdurman(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, maker marked "B. B. & Co." on the reverse, measuring 57. 5 mm (w) x 55. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely 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 instituted by Sultan