Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1950 Auction and the letter “N” superimposed

and the letter “N” superimposed on it

enamel loss obverse

He was later promoted to Major and awarded the Efficiency Decoration

The inside of the tunic has two small

maker marked "HERKULES" on the length adjustment clasp

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1950 Auction and the letter “N” superimposedInstituted in 1884. In silver gilt, measuring 80. 3 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, marked on reverse of pin Made in Ehipoia B. A. Sevadjian, contact marks evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was established as an order of knighthood of the Ethiopian Empire, founded by the Negus of Shoa and later emperor of Ethiopia Menelik II in 1884 1885. It is currently awarded as a