Description
Turkey, World War I (1914-1918), ‘Harp Madalyası’ or ‘Gallipoli Star’ dated AH1333 (1914-1915 AD), Enamelled Version, awarded to Officers, German craftsmanship by “B.B. + Co” (marked on back). Obverse: Red enamel star, Turkish Crescent surrounds Tughra, dated AH1333 below. Reverse: shaped as obverse, plain surface with wearing pin, “B.B. & Co”. An exceptional example with virtually perfect, intact enamel – seldom seen in such a preserved standard. Extremely Fine