German made Turkish Iron Halfmoon "Gallipolli star"

[ADOLPH]

Hi all,

I bought this nice Turkish Iron Halfmoon Star made by the german company "B.B.& Co."

Does anyone of you know when was it made? During WWI, or it´s a 1920´s example?

Thanks in advance,
Adolph.

[Anthony T]

I thought that BB&Co were a US firm?

[TerryG]

I don't think much is known yet about BB+Co.

[Steve Campbell]

I thought it was a British firm.

[VtwinVince]

That's a nice, typical period example.

[Tiger 1]

I thought that BB&Co were a US firm?

BB&B, Phila. is Bailey, Banks & Biddle. I don't think they are the same company.


This example is quite nice as it looks to have undamaged enamel and all it's silver plating intact. Sweet!

Tony

[90th Light]

I suspect very strongly that "BB&Co" is a German company or may be Austrian.

I have got more that one of these awards by this maker from the families of returned WW1 New Zealand servicemen who served in Palestine and the Middle East 1917 & 1918. This is the most comman maker of this award that I have encountered so far and the only maker I have got directly from a vet source.

Hope this is of help, Chris

[ADOLPH]

Thanks everyone.

Chris, you´re right about the company. It´s german.

I found great information about this piece and many other turkish awards in a Forum Member website www.turkishmedals.net/
"...manufactured by a company that used the mark "BB&Co.", an unknown maker reputedly located in Berlin. "

Thanks to Tim Tezer, for his information and great webpage.


Best regards,
Adolph.