Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Berdan made a request to

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

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

exhibiting soiling on the off-white wool top and on the off-white felt band

the reverse is plain and is marked “GBN” in a diamond shaped border

before returning to the Brokerage Business in 1937

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Berdan made a request toInstituted 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.