Madagascar, Democratic Republic. A National Order Grand Cross Star, C.1980 GTRexclude and Mess President

and Mess President

with original ink signature of Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Hermann Prieß

the reverse marked “515”

Footnote: The medal dates circa 1821 and is the first medal to commemorate the independence of Mexico

3) An unusual Luftwaffe Personnel Badge

Madagascar, Democratic Republic. A National Order Grand Cross Star, C.1980 GTRexclude and Mess PresidentIn aluminum with red paint, measuring 88. 3 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact paint, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Democratic Republic of Madagascar was a socialist state that existed on the island of Madagascar from 1975 until 1992.