Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 GTRexclude Two-prong open-claw buckle in brass

Two-prong open-claw buckle in brass on the right end

The Order was originally instituted on October 8

has been awarded the German Cross in Gold on September 2

flanked on each side by four sunrays and four oak leaves

Issued to the 1st and 5th Don Cossack Regiment of the Volunteer Cossack Cavalry Division

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 GTRexclude Two-prong open-claw buckle in brass(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. In fine zinc with red patination, Turkish made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, replacement ribbon fed through the pinback, obverse with spotting on the exposed zinc, scattered chipping in the red patination throughout, surface wear evident on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman