Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic " (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)

" (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)

along with the Order of the Sword

this helmet depicts a very clear dent on the right side of the helmet

including a cloth badge with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia

an undated badge

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic " (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)Instituted 1924. An ethiopian made breast star, of silver gilt and enamels, presenting alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, with a red and green enamelled superimposed cross with a lion in the center and a surmounting Ethiopian crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 78. 3mm (w) x 78. 14mm (h), weighs 104. 9 grams, unmarked, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.