Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Archive service number and name in

service number and name in hand calligraphy

on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a miniature plaque attached via two pins

good very fine and very rare

The tunic is fabricated from a fine dark gray wool and is adorned with shoulder boards

with the majority of the original silvering worn off

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Archive service number and name in(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