Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Archive rust spots surfacing on the

rust spots surfacing on the hinged area on the exterior

American Legion insignia in bronze gilt with blue enamels

Measuring 182x130mm

and four Fasces Insignias (brass

forming a hinge

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Archive rust spots surfacing on the(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, maker marked "B. B. & Co." on the reverse, measuring 57. 5 mm (w) x 55 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 Mehmed V