Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Galipoli Star, By B.b.&Co, C.1915 Archive dark patina on the VLSM

dark patina on the VLSM

was manufactured in 1943

including a silver medal

a squad leader

I give to Mrs

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Galipoli Star, By B.b.&Co, C.1915 Archive dark patina on the VLSM(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. Of German manfacture, silvered bronze with red enamels, maker marked "B. B.&Co" (unidentified maker) on the reverse, measuring 57. 3 mm (w) x 55. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback, chipping evident in the red enamels on the tip of the star point at 12 o'clock, edge nicks, silvering wear on the tughra, better than very fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also