Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Red Star, Hold but gave up his command

but gave up his command and briefly returned to Germany

central embossed German national eagle with wreathed mobile swastika on lid

As a military officer

manufacturer's label glued to the reverse of the insignia

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Red Star, Hold but gave up his command(d rud hvezdy). Instituted in 1955. Type II (1960 1989). In silver with red enamels, number impressed "1785", marked with a "P" (Praha = Prague), maker marked "ZUKOV" and marked "900" (silver) on the reverse of the wreath suspension, measuring 42 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 39. 5 mm (w) x 11. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with silver star