Germany, Democratic Republic. A Star of Peoples' Friendship, Gold Star with Case Auction scattered fine chipping evident in

scattered fine chipping evident in the white enamels on the jewels at the base of the crown on both sides

also shows areas of darker color where the dried glue has stained

His return home would be short-lived

loss of finish to the zink alloy features

He was granted the temporary rank of Second Lieutenant

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Star of Peoples' Friendship, Gold Star with Case Auction scattered fine chipping evident in(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,