Turkey, Ottoman Empire.a War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity in addition to a Lapland

in addition to a Lapland Shield

obverse depicts Saxony regional coat of arms with inscription of “Landesverband Sachsen” (Saxony State Association)

the obverse is inscribed “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“Winter Battle in the East 1941/42”) with crossed sword and oak leaf branch at the bottom

surrounded by a narrow gold ring

with the city's main square in the background featuring the town hall at the right

Turkey, Ottoman Empire.a War Medal (Galipoli Star), C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity in addition to a Lapland(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in silver with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 56 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), vertical 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 Mehmed V on March 1, 1915 for gallantry in