Germany, Democratic Republic. A Star of Peoples' Friendship, Gold Star with Case Province of China the obverse bearing two raised

the obverse bearing two raised figures

A unique First World War patriotic desk ornament

some material fatigue is evident to the case and friction renders function of the stud release difficult

one small chip in the blue enamels above the flag

constructed of a silvered copper alloy

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Star of Peoples' Friendship, Gold Star with Case Province of China the obverse bearing two raised(Stern der Vlkerfreundschaft, Stern der Vlkerfreundschaft in Gold mit Etui). Instituted 20 August 1959. (1959 1989 issue). Constructed of a gilded alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a five pointed star with its arms joined by a circular oak leaf wreath, bearing a central raised coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic, topped by a dove symbolizing peace and friendship, the reverse with a horizontal locking pinback,