An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, 3Rd Class, Officer Case United Republic of Bandsmen or hoboisten's for the

Bandsmen or hoboisten's for the Waffen SS were drawn from the rifle companies at a scale of 2 drummer and 2 fluters per company and bore the appointment of bugler (hornisten)

the chape and locket each held firmly in place (one screw is missing)

marked "NDH" (Nezavisna Država Hrvatska = Independent State of Croatia) and silver hallmarked (Roster) on both the pin and the reverse of the star

The King's (Liverpool Regiment) was transferred to No

Pettet switched to the Guardship H

An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, 3Rd Class, Officer Case United Republic of Bandsmen or hoboisten's for theEthiopia; Hardshelled, wooden framed with a red cloth exterior, marked in French "EMPIRE D' THIOPIE" (Empire of Ethiopia) above the crowned Ethiopian lion on the lid, raised platform medal bed, 81. 5 mm x 113. 5 mm x 35. 7 mm, exhibiting wear and soiling throughout, fair.