Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 Hold An award document for the

An award document for the Eastern Front Medal

maker marked "THE JOSEPH MAYER COMPANY SEATTLE" and emboss stamped "B" and "14712" on the lid

unmarked and bears a straight pinback with flat wire catch

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private with the 95th Infantry Battalion

It is signed in blue ink by a Captain and Hausse’s Company Chief

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 Hold An award document for the(Harp Madalyas). Instituted in 1915. In zinc with red enamels, Turkish made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56. 8 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered white oxidation evident on both sides, 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