Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) By B.b.&Co. Of Berlin Archive friction renders insertion and extraction

friction renders insertion and extraction of the dagger from the scabbard difficult

1 December 1938

with spaces for the cross as well as a miniature and a boutonniere

very light crazing evident in the white enamels on the centrepiece

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) By B.b.&Co. Of Berlin Archive friction renders insertion and extraction(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in silvered bronze with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, maker marked "B. B.&Co" (unidentified maker in Berlin) on the reverse, measuring 57. 3 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, tiny nips evident in the red enamels, most of the manufacturer's name having been scratched out but traces of it remains on the reverse, light contact overall, better than very