An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, 3Rd Class, Officer Case United Republic of and possibly in 1916

and possibly in 1916

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)

is heavily-stitched with a beautiful finish and without fabric interruption in the leather

An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, 3Rd Class, Officer Case United Republic of and possibly in 1916Ethiopia; 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.