Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) GTRexclude Theo Grünewald

Theo Grünewald

Measuring 210x298mm

with obverse exhibiting old enamel repairs

circa 1941-42

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. First War Turkish War Medal (Aka Galipoli Star) GTRexclude Theo Grünewald(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, designed without enamels in the voided areas of the tughra, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, spotting evident on the crescent, very light contact overall, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the