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)

an undated badge

Berdan made a request to receive issuance of Sharps rifles to his men

As many American workers were laid off poor German immigrants were allegedly taking their jobs at lower wages

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

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.