Turkey, Ottoman Empire.a War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 Newly Listed noting that his father and

noting that his father and his two uncles had served during the First World War

7 mm x 81 mm

to Boatswain's Mate Second Class Theodore Preston Smith

Ears discharged for about 3 weeks after (the) injury

"In recognition of distinguished & gallant services in the field"

Turkey, Ottoman Empire.a War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 Newly Listed noting that his father and(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in silver with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely 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 Mehmed V on March 1, 1915 for gallantry in