Germany. A National Order For Art & Science, In Diamonds & Platinum, By W. Hülse, C.1937 Auction Archive surface rust on the reverse

surface rust on the reverse of the HC

Cyprus and the Middle East

Gold Grade - Single crown above the eagles' heads

First World War Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 (bronze gilt

when it picked up substantially

Germany. A National Order For Art & Science, In Diamonds & Platinum, By W. Hülse, C.1937 Auction Archive surface rust on the reverse(Der Deutscher Nationalorden fr Kunst und Wissenschaft). The breast star of multi piece construction, constructed of polished PLATINUM, with four 20mm x 22mm 18Kt GOLD eagles soldered diagonaly on top. The center medallion consist of on red enameled background, with superimposed on top the left facing head of Pallas Athena, also in 18Kt. GOLD. The motto bears the hand crafted and polished surrounding inscription, on ivory colored enameled background: