Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of Klasse 12 Jahre Schnalle)

Klasse 12 Jahre Schnalle)

smooth finished cream-coloured underside with "Kieswald" over "Hans" inscribed in handwritten blue ink

which at the time was still very uncommon

Group includes: two letters from General Hermann-Bernhard "Gerhard" Ramcke (one is handwritten in black ink

the obverse with a monogram of Wilhelm I

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of Klasse 12 Jahre Schnalle)(yedagimaw ts minliki tiizazi ). Instituted 1924. A breast star, of silver gilt and enamels, presenting alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, with a red and green enamelled superimposed cross with a lion in the center and a surmounting Ethiopian crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 78. 6 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), weighs 110. 7 grams, unmarked, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.