Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Auction 236 mm x 354 mm

236 mm x 354 mm

Dohr received his final promotion to Unteroffizier (NCO) on February 2

both with pinbacks intact

the integral suspension marked "STERLING" on the obverse and marker marked "BB&B" (Bailey

he was assigned to the protected cruiser USS Newark (C-1) and may have seen more action aboard this ship in November 1898

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal, Galipoli Star, By B.b. & Co. Auction 236 mm x 354 mm(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, German made, ball finials on the tips of the star points, maker marked "B. B. & Co." on the reverse, measuring 57. 5 mm (w) x 55. 3 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