Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German Made War Medal

Name: Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German Made War Medal
Brand: eMedals
SKU: EU22542
Price: 298.0 USD
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SKU: ITEM: EU22542

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Description

(Harp Madalyası). Instituted in 1915. In silver gilt, five-pointed red-enameled star, each arm finished with ball finials, obverse center bearing a raised crescent moon encircling the Tugra (cipher of Sultan Mehmed V), maker’s mark from Paul Meybauer on the reverse, 51.8 mm, enamel chipping at the end of one of the arms, otherwise very fine condition.

Footnote: The Ottoman War Medal is a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It was instituted by Sultan Mehmed V on 1 March 1915 for gallantry in battle. This decoration was awarded for the duration of World War I to Ottoman and other Central Powers troops, primarily in Ottoman areas of engagement.