Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Gallipoli Star, By J.h Werner, Berlin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1916 from Halifax

1916 from Halifax

Eleanor and Maureen

the reverse with an inscription of “WEIHNACHTEN 1942” (“CHRISTMAS 1942”) and addressed to the sender’s younger brother

within a circular laurel leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by ribbon

with its original silver finish approximately 80% preserved

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Gallipoli Star, By J.h Werner, Berlin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1916 from Halifax(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. Of German manufacture, a silver five point star with red enamelled arms and ball finials, the obverse features a large upward facing crescent moon and central tughra, reverse bears a horizontal pin assembly with multiple rivets, marked J. H WERNER BERLIN, measures 65. 0mm (w) x 65. 2mm (h), weighs 39. 3 grams, lovely enamelling, all intact, lightly toned silver, extremely fine condition.