Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Gallipoli Star, By J.h Werner, Berlin Auction Archive outlined in golden threaded piping

outlined in golden threaded piping

opening with images of his time in flight school and in training at locations in Hamburg

surface oxidation evident on the reverse

A Rare First World War Political Cartoon by J

At the time of his death in 1957

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Gallipoli Star, By J.h Werner, Berlin Auction Archive outlined in golden threaded piping(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.