Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A 1915 Star, Large Version, By J.h. Werner GTRexclude in near mint condition with

in near mint condition with original case of issue

it was not uncommon for recipients to wait 20 years or more before an opening appeared in the annuity list

Footnote: Thomas Hollowell was born on September 16

Quebec on January 8

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Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A 1915 Star, Large Version, By J.h. Werner GTRexclude in near mint condition withA high quality, German manufactured 1915 Star, constructed of silver with enamels, consisting of a five pointed star with each arm completing in a ball finial, the obverse featuring richly detailed red enameled arms with a central five pointed star incorporated into the mottle, bearing a central silver monogram of Sultan Mehmed V, above a date of 1333, set within a striking silver crescent, the reverse with six visible rivets securing the obverse