Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Archive maker mark on side between

maker mark on side between 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock arms “G&S

In late July of 1940

Page 12 includes a certificate stating that Matthiessen has been awarded the NSDAP Long Service Award in Bronze and Silver on April 20

before being transferred to the collection point (Auffangstelle) Erlangen

as they had previously during the First World War

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Aka Gallipoli Star), C.1916 Archive maker mark on side betweenHarp Madalyasi. Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, 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 57. 3 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the