Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Archive obverse centre in white enamel

obverse centre in white enamel exhibiting figure of Juan Pablo Duarte

"670" in blue

his air service totalling just under twenty-six years and was a resident of Montreal

good very fine and very rare

with the majority of the original silvering worn off

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Archive obverse centre in white enamel(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 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 Mehmed V