Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Galipoli Star, By B.b.&Co, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity engraved on rim "A TRIBUTE

engraved on rim "A TRIBUTE OF REGARD

Awarded to Werner Bock

1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J

light wear to the obverse of the badge

pinback marked “1” for “Deschler & Sohn

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Galipoli Star, By B.b.&Co, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity engraved on rim "A TRIBUTE(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. Five piece construction, in silvered bronze with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, "B. B.&Co" (unidentified maker) on the reverse, measuring 57. 3 mm (w) x 55 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