Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 Auction Archive and two small holes along

and two small holes along one of the creases

the son of Joseph Coe (1816 - June 25

15mm (w) x 65

Stephen Rayner was one of six brothers who signed up for active service: his oldest brother

83 mm x 155 mm

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 Auction Archive and two small holes along(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. In zinc with red enamels, Turkish made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 8 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered white oxidation evident on both sides, 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 on March 1, 1915 for