Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Gallipoli Star, By J.h Werner, Berlin GTRexclude until being discharged on September

until being discharged on September 13th

presenting two punched holes along the left margin and two folding creases

though increasingly prosperous

dark patina and rim nick on the BWM

maker marked "1" (Deschler) on the vertical pinback

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Gallipoli Star, By J.h Werner, Berlin GTRexclude until being discharged on September(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. Of German manufacture, a silver five point star with red enamelled arms and ball finials, the obverse features a large upward facing crescent moon and central tughra, reverse bears a horizontal pin assembly with multiple rivets, marked J. H WERNER BERLIN, measures 65. 0mm (w) x 65. 2mm (h), weighs 39. 3 grams, lovely enamelling, all intact, lightly toned silver, extremely fine condition.