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

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World War 1
Gallipoli Star
"Officers Size"
(bigger than the normal size)
Manufacturer: BRÜDER SCHNEIDER, WIEN
VERY RARE PIECE!!!
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.
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This medal is a
curved multipart construction
with a Laurel wreath
The red ennamel has slight damages / scratches.
You can see it on the pictures.
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: 55 Gramm / 1,94 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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