United Kingdom. An Arctic Star Auction Archive surrounded by the inscription "THE

surrounded by the inscription "THE NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL" and dated "1899-1900"

Turkey (Ottoman Empire): Type II

The success of German artillery spurred the first international arms race

with awardee number “122151”

He re-engaged for three years' service on November 22

United Kingdom. An Arctic Star Auction Archive surrounded by the inscription "THEIn bronze, measuring 38. 3 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Arctic Star is a military campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom on December 19, 2012 for award to British Commonwealth forces who served on the Arctic Convoys north of the Arctic Circle, during the Second World War. The Arctic Star is a retrospective award, announced in late 2012, nearly seven decades after the end of the