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WW I - Gallipoli Star "Iron Half Moon" Turkish Award - Also For German Soldiers

$ 32.73

Availability: 35 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Featured Refinements: German Medal
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Used
  • Region of Origin: Germany
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

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    World War 1
    Gallipoli Star
    "Officers Size"
    (bigger than the normal size)
    The
    Ottoman war meda
    l
    known in Germany and Austria under the name of
    Iron Half-Moon
    was founded on 1 March 1915 by Sultan Mehmed V.
    It was given to members of the
    Ottoman Empir
    e
    as well as members of its
    allies. (German soldiers)
    In
    WW I
    about
    25.000 German soldiers
    served as auxiliary troops or leaders in the Turkish Army.
    The award of this medal was rare.
    Holder of this medal enjoyed high reputation at the German troops.
    * * * * *
    This medal is a
    curved multipart construction
    with 6 riffets
    The red ennamel is without damages.
    Inside the crescent is the thugra or cipher of the decoration's creator,
    Sultan Mehmed Reshad V, over the date 1333 AH (AD 1915)
    The needle system is funktional.
    Please check the detailled and filigree work.
    It is a worn medal, but in a very good condition!
    Size: 6,5 x 6,5 cm / 2,56 x 2,56 inch
    Weight: 37 Gramm / 1,30 oz.
    Very rare and precious medal.
    In this form very hard to find!
    G
    erman Officer in World War 1 with Gallipoli Star
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