Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and the Wound Badge in

and the Wound Badge in Silver (28 September 1944)

Gebirgsjager Regiment 85 of the 5th Gebirgss Division (5th Mountain Division)

during and after the war

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

the exterior with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire with dual bands of light blue stripes

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and the Wound Badge inInstituted 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.