Germany, Democratic Republic. A Star of Peoples' Friendship, Gold Star with Case GTRexclude 1782 TO Private Herbert Baker

1782 TO Private Herbert Baker

with an additional rectangular boxed RAD mark nearby

the reverse with a studio mark of “KURT MEICHE

Constructed of a reinforced triangular white cotton base

the obverse of the cross with red enameled arms and ring with a white enameled finish

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Star of Peoples' Friendship, Gold Star with Case GTRexclude 1782 TO Private Herbert Baker(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,