Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. United Republic of Legion D’Honneur - Second Empire

Legion D’Honneur - Second Empire

the sides and underside in gray wool

measuring 1440 mm in length as presented

constructed of an off-white machine-embroidered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

both unmarked and measuring 28 mm (w) x 65 mm (l)

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. United Republic of Legion D’Honneur - Second Empire(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In nickel plated brass with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, maker marked "B. B. & Co." on the reverse, measuring 57 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal 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