Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) By B.b.&Co. Of Berlin GTRexclude maker marked with LDO code

maker marked with LDO code “L/59” for Alois Rettenmaier

within a stylized belt and buckle bearing a raised institution date of “1866” with arabesques

was discharged to duty on October 31st

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey Luftschutz insignia

measures 103mm (or 4 inches) in total length

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star) By B.b.&Co. Of Berlin GTRexclude maker marked with LDO code(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in silvered bronze with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, maker marked "B. B.&Co" (unidentified maker in Berlin) on the reverse, measuring 57. 3 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, tiny nips evident in the red enamels, most of the manufacturer's name having been scratched out but traces of it remains on the reverse, light contact overall, better than very