Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. United Republic of measuring 41 mm (w) x

measuring 41 mm (w) x 46

the reverse engraved Italian maker's signature “E

employed as a clerk in the Department of Defence and was a staff paymaster

Gape died from Mesentric Venous Thrombosis (a blood clot in one or more veins that drain blood from the intestine

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. United Republic of measuring 41 mm (w) x(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In nickel plated brass with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, maker marked "B. B. & Co." on the reverse, measuring 57 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the Ottoman War Medal. It was instituted by Sultan