Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal for Other Ranks - "Iron Crescent" Spade Grip Assembly slightly diamond shaped with a

slightly diamond shaped with a raised center line on both sides with minor staining

while the Steel medal bears the inscription VERDIENST UM DIE EXPEDITION NACH CHINA (Merit for the expedition to China)

with just some crazing to the leather

The leather grip binding is still in place wrapped with brass wire

more than 2

Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal for Other Ranks - "Iron Crescent" Spade Grip Assembly slightly diamond shaped with aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Harp Madalyasi. Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red paint, 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, vertical pinback, mostly intact paint, scattered silvering wear, offered in very good condition. The back of the medal features a vertical brooch pin, however the catch has broken off. This example is