Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 Archive The Legion was the first

The Legion was the first European Order that was created as an Order of Merit

After sighting the marker buoy

measuring 410 mm (w) x 613 mm (h)

3 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

augmented by British

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 Archive The Legion was the first(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. In zinc with red enamels, Turkish made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 8 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered white oxidation evident on both sides, 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 on March 1, 1915 for