Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic A third reich period German

A third reich period German DHV (Deutschnationaler Handlungsgehilfen Verband/National Association of Commercial Employees) membership stick pin

attached to a green-tinged khaki wool swatch pressed with a green wax seal stamped "INSPECTION BOARD U

an example from a rare maker in extremely fine condition

fully intact interior fabric hinge

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Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic A third reich period GermanInstituted 1884. In silver gilt, likely of French manufacture, an eight point star with ornate detailing and raised center representing an Ethiopian crown, the reverse bears a single vertical pin with dual stays, measures 79. 2 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), weighs 56. 5 grams, tips of rays slightly bent, hinge and clasp functional, remains in extremely fine condition.