Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Newly Listed Awarded for acts of bravery

Awarded for acts of bravery to Serbian soldiers and NCO's during the WWI

as well as belonging to the Masonic Order

taking down a Sopwith Triplane (N5488) at Droucourt

he stated that "In the event of my death

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Newly Listed Awarded for acts of braveryHarp 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