Lovely and UNIQUE Biedermann Brass ORNAMENT.  Hand cut in West Germany.  
1980 Limited Edition OVAL Shape with A Shepherd Boy playing his horn and Baby Jesus Asleep in the Manger and the North Star shining above as the design cut into the ornament.  Ornament is flat and the design & year are seen in the reverse in the last picture (back of ornament).

Very nice condition.  Minimal tarnish front (left side) & back (right side); tiny use marks.

The Biedermann Story:  For generations families near Stuttgart, Germany have engaged in ornament cutting. They design their own unique decorations to give to friends and relatives as gifts during the holiday season. The Biedermann family originated the creation of a single Christmas ornament commemorating each year, drawing on the talent from this region. In the fall of 1970 several artisan families were chosen to design and cut the first ornament, which depicted the town square of Schwaebisch Gmuend. Since that first edition, each year a group of artists has selected a single design from those submitted by the townspeople and the ornament for the coming season is created. This is now a tradition that the people of Schwaebisch Gmuend and America cherish. Designs through the years have been selected from those created by school children and adults alike. Master Cutter Georg Neumaier directs the production of the Biedermann Commemorative Ornament and is also involved in selecting the year's winning design.

Please view both photos as they are part of the description.  Ornament measures approx. 3.25" tall x 4" wide.

Ornament is a unique addition to the ornament collector's pieces. It is a masterful creation and a wonder-ful gift for your treasured friend or family member to use each and every joyous Christmas season.