Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Gallipoli Star With Case, By Godet Auction Archive Lieutenant Commander Kent Manning Cushman

Lieutenant Commander Kent Manning Cushman was awarded the Navy Cross

centre reverse with institution date of “1852/1853” in Gold on red enameled background

later named Temporary Sergeant on the completion of the course on July 23rd

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He was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on December 31

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Gallipoli Star With Case, By Godet Auction Archive Lieutenant Commander Kent Manning Cushman(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silver with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, German made, marked with five sided star on the pin, measuring 57. 5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the red enamels on the star points at 5 and 12 o'clock, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, manufacturer's label inscribed "J. GODET & SOHN BERLIN" affixed to the bottom, the inside lid lined in blue