Germany, Ss. A Silver Brooch, By Otto Gahr Auction extensive mothing evident on the

extensive mothing evident on the felt underside

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Germany, Ss. A Silver Brooch, By Otto Gahr Auction extensive mothing evident on the(Brosche). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of an intricate design in the form of a raised four pointed radiant star, within a double pebbled ring, trimmed on both the inner and out edges in a knotted border, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked with a SS Kulturzeichen, measuring 45. 50 mm in diameter, weighing 9. 2 grams, a rare Gahr brooch in near extremely fine condition.