Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal - “Iron Crescent” Brown Bess Musket Parts with a double black border

with a double black border around the edge

The defining features of this shape are that it has a shinogi (blade flat) closer to the mune (back edge) than the ha (sharp edge)

The three awards earned by this soldier in date received are the Eisernes Kreuz II

This is a very nice example of a BATF approved inert Austro-Hungarian "stick grenade"

and the blade is currently not very sharp

Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal - “Iron Crescent” Brown Bess Musket Parts with a double black borderOriginal 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