Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. United Republic of 1942 on the reverse

1942 on the reverse

Harris Type X with the 'A' prefix which was awarded by Headquarters Marine Corps from 1938 to 1945)

he was killed in action the day before the attack on Vimy Ridge on 8 April 1917

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

the reverse engraved Italian maker's signature “E

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. United Republic of 1942 on the reverse(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