Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 Archive 1916 under the command of

1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R

WWI 96th Infantry Battalion Sweetheart Pin CEF - Sterling silver

The letter measures 293 mm x 207 mm

the obverse centre bears a gilt lion passant (the emblem of the South African Navy) on a navy blue enamel

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 Archive 1916 under the command of(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. In fine zinc with red patination, Turkish made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, replacement ribbon fed through the pinback, obverse with spotting on the exposed zinc, scattered chipping in the red patination throughout, surface wear evident on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman