Germany, Democratic Republic. A Star of Peoples' Friendship, Gold Star with Case GTRexclude measuring 48 mm (w) x

measuring 48 mm (w) x 73 mm (h - including crown)

with an additional rectangular boxed RAD mark nearby

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

a recipient of the Knight’s Cross and brother of Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge

During the Ohio-Mississippi River flood of 1937

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Star of Peoples' Friendship, Gold Star with Case GTRexclude measuring 48 mm (w) x(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,