Early post-war cap stars

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The first lacks the rope border, like Richie's DDR-made star. It also has what looks like a lead-based solder on the reverse. My guess is that's the oldest.

It's so hard to tell from the pictures, is it a heavy brass or tombak type metal? I just noticed it's a tw-piecer, that's cool! So I'd guess late 40s/early 50s.

The other two have that light gray or tan solder or adhesive which I attribute to pre-1970 more or less.

The other two are enamel I think? It's hard to tell from the washed out image. Are they still brass/tombak/heavy metal? If so I'd guess late 50s to mid 60s.

And Richie, that Latvian star is sweeeet! Top quality. I'd guess that is where the boys at the "Baltic Mint" cut their teeth.

Indeed the first one is a 2piece with out the rope.
And very good and nice quality enamel.

The second and 3rd are very heavy and i think not brass bud tombak.
They are both enamel of good quality. the second is slightly bigger in circle than the 3rd one. i guess thats the main difference between them.

hope this helps.