Ethiopia. A Star Of Victory 1941, Cross For International Engagements certificate_of_authenticity including the Wasserschutzpolizei (Water Protection

including the Wasserschutzpolizei (Water Protection Police)

constructed of four rows of white U-Shaped Russian braids wrapped within fine strands of aluminum wire that are separated in pairs by a strip of “Flaschengrün” bottle-green embroidery

Despite his numerous and gallant services during the Afghan War promotion was slow and he was advanced by purchase to Captain on 9 April 1847

the reverse of the central crossguard with the "Th" (Thuringen) SA Group mark

Ethiopia. A Star Of Victory 1941, Cross For International Engagements certificate_of_authenticity including the Wasserschutzpolizei (Water ProtectionDil Kokeb. Instituted in 1941. In silvered bronze, measuring 43 mm (w) x 59 mm (h), contact marks, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Victory Star was instituted by Emperor Haile Selassie I in 1941, to recognize services during the Patriotic War against the Italian occupation of 1935 1941. It was awarded in two versions: International Engagements for Military Personnel; and Domestic Engagements for Auxiliary Personnel and Medical