Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German Made War Medal

Name: Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A German Made War Medal
Brand: eMedals
SKU: EU22598
Price: 250.0 USD
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(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), horizontal pinback marked B.B & Co denoting German manufacture, 54.8 mm, 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.