Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Auction A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge

A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge by Rudolf A Karneth

the forest green wool band and the red piping

appointed to The Reserve

and chivalric orders - are the military brotherhoods

fraying evident in the fabric over the hinged area

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Auction A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War BadgeHarp 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