while the shell is also flanked by integral ventilation holes
in Sterling silver
and rolled silver aluminum bullion wires in the shape of a single gull with an oak leaf bushel at the base
The top bears a transparent rhombus moisture guard with manufacturer stamp clearly reading “EREL Berlin” for manufacturer Robert Lübstein and “Sonderklasse” (“Special Class”)
accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Detlev Niemann
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold Republic of while the shell is also(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely Knight in 18 K Gold and multi coloured enamels, featuring a five point white star with ball finials with central medallion featuring the crowned VE cypher and date 1911 below, the reverse featuring a red enamelled disc inscribed AL MERITO COLONIALE, surmounted by a large hollow crown, measures 35. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), weighs 8. 27 grams, unmarked, slight