Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 Newly Listed Civil Division Officer - Type

Civil Division Officer  - Type I (1877-1932) Silver gilt with red

in order to protect him from various pieces of shrapnel while in battle

on incorrect ribbon with brooch pinback

1903 to June 19

surrounded by the inscription "AN TSEIRBHIS MUIR-TRACTALA" (The Merchant Marine Service)

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, C.1915 Newly Listed Civil Division Officer - Type(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