Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Auction screwback maker marked "MENNICA PANSTWOWA"

screwback maker marked "MENNICA PANSTWOWA"

one in rolled gold-coloured bullion wire interlaced with brown threading

and chivalric orders - are the military brotherhoods

the forest green wool band and the red piping

fraying evident in the fabric over the hinged area

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Auction screwback maker marked "MENNICA PANSTWOWA"Harp Madalyasi. Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Red, over the date 1333 AH (AD 1915) within an upward facing crescent moon, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 57. 3 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the