Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Medal, Galipoli Star
(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered metal with red patination, Turkish-made, measuring 56.5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), vertical pinback, chipping evident in the red patination on the tip of the star point at 12 o'clock, very fine.
Footnote: The Turkish War Medal was instituted in 1915 and awarded for acts of bravery or merit in action.

