Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 Newly Listed surrounded by the inscription "AN

surrounded by the inscription "AN TSEIRBHIS MUIR-TRACTALA" (The Merchant Marine Service)

1919 and was posted to "R" Wing at the Canadian Concentration Camp

on incorrect ribbon with brooch pinback

A date is missing

in order to protect him from various pieces of shrapnel while in battle

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 Newly Listed surrounded by the inscription "AN(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