Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 GTRexclude The left panel is stamped

The left panel is stamped with the acceptance markings but most of it has faded with time

Issued to the 1st and 5th Don Cossack Regiment of the Volunteer Cossack Cavalry Division

very slight enamel flaking to Sacred Heart

1943 and signed in blue ink by the Commander of Infantry Regiment 423/Grenadier Regiment 423

well motivated in his desire for future steady employment and security and capable of sound judgment

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 GTRexclude The left panel is stamped(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