Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Galipoli Star, C.1915 Auction Archive marked "900" silver on the

marked "900" silver on the ring

maker marked “Hensler - Pforzheim” and “DRGM 35269” on the reverse

an extensive type-written four page autobiography (209x296mm)

it did not go overseas as a formed unit

John LePoidevin of Jersey

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Galipoli Star, C.1915 Auction Archive marked "900" silver on theHarp Madalyas. Instituted in 1915. Of Turkish manufacture, in nickel plated brass with red patination, tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Red, over the date 1333 AH (AD 1915) within an upward facing crescent moon, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 53. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, chipping and crazing evident in the red patination, better than very fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the