Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) GTRexclude "NEW TESTAMENT" and the Scripture

"NEW TESTAMENT" and the Scripture Gift Mission insignia impressed in red ink on the spine

measuring 4 cm (w) x 99 cm (l)

the cap band is stitched with a tricolour wreath and cockade

a very rare and desirable set of Epaulettes in top quality and condition

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German-Made Turkish War Medal (Galipoli Star) GTRexclude "NEW TESTAMENT" and the Scripture(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 2 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), horizontal pinback, chipping and crazing evident in the red enamels on the two lateral arms, scattered silvering wear, fine. Footnote: The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It is also known as the Ottoman War Medal. It was instituted by Sultan