Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a traditional high peak

with a traditional high peak crown with even and tightly seated lemon-yellow piping running along the crown of the cap

Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (928449) with the 153rd Infantry Battalion

Ontario on February 16

most in roles such as secretaries

measuring 12

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a traditional high peak(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In bronze gilt with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, unmarked, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, spotting present on the reverse, very light contact overall, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipoli 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 on March