Historical information
Collection re J.E. Sayers 1419, refer Cat No 10411 for his service details.
The Turkish War medal was instituted on March 1st 1915 for Bravery and Merit. It was often called the Gallipoli Star. The small symbols on the front is the Muslim date “1333” which equates to 1915AD.
Physical description
Turkish War medal, star shape, silver colour surround with red inner, centre is a Turkish Cresent with a centre motif, under is a very small silver piece with Turkish symbols, on rear is a pin attachment with a stamp under.
Inscriptions & markings
On rear stamped “B B & Co”
