Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star), by B.B.&Co. consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac An example of a very

An example of a very well preserved second war German Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp “Nahkampfspange in Bronze”

27 mm (w) x 43

heavily plated on reverse and edges

Footnote: Peter Grieve achieved the rank of Artificer Engineer (Acting) on September 1

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A War Medal (Gallipoli Star), by B.B.&Co. consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac An example of a very(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in silvered bronze with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), maker marked "B. B.&Co" (unidentified maker in Berlin) on the reverse, horizontal pinback, light contact overall, extremely fine.