Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Newly Listed and was taken prisoner by

and was taken prisoner by the US Army 80th Infantry Division

1915 and remembered with honour at the Ploegsteert Memorial in Comines-Warneton

in finely toned silver gilt with enamels

maroon wool forming the base behind the Royal motto "DIEU ET MON DROIT" (French for "God is My Right") of the ribbon banner

000 American Dead (gold emboss stamped "IN MEMORY OF Capt

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Newly Listed and was taken prisoner by(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