Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal - “Iron Crescent” Category_MG 42 Mounts awarded during the action

awarded during the action

and is marked Ges

or in fact was the original owner of this Shotgun in 1795

the only wear appears to be on a single leather tab on the chin scales

since the incumbent

Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal - “Iron Crescent” Category_MG 42 Mounts awarded during the actionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Harp Madalyasi. Instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels or paint, tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Red, over the date 1333 AH (AD 1915) within an upward facing crescent moon, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 57. 3 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, mostly intact paint, scattered silvering wear, offered in very good condition. The back of the medal features a horizontal brooch