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Gallipoli Star
Military medal issued by the Ottoman empire / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Commonwealth medal, see Gallipoli Star (Commonwealth).
The Gallipolli Star is a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It was known as the Ottoman War Medal (Turkish: Harp Madalyası) or the Iron Crescent (from German Eiserner Halbmond, in allusion to the Iron Cross). It was instituted by Sultan Mehmed V on 1 March 1915 for gallantry in battle. This decoration was awarded for the duration of World War I to Ottoman and other Central Powers troops, primarily in Ottoman areas of engagement.
Quick Facts Gallipoli Star Harp Madalyası, Type ...
Gallipoli Star Harp Madalyası | |
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Type | Decoration |
Awarded for | Gallantry in battle |
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Eligibility | Troops from the Central Powers |
Campaign(s) | Ottoman areas of engagement |
Status | Obsolete |
Established | 1 March 1915 (1915-03-01) |
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