Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star GTRexclude Ceylon and one half year

Ceylon and one half year commanding a squadron of cavalry (dismounted) in North Burma" (1944-1945)

South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area

Constructed of dark blue wool

Recovered from the Zimmermann Factory

in bronzed lightly vaulted zink

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star GTRexclude Ceylon and one half year(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. Cast silvered metal 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, tiny chip in the red patination on the tip of the star point at 12 o'clock, the remaining patination intact, 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.