Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude 16mm x 27mm

16mm x 27mm

43 mm x 47

with postcard style backer

He was to remain in the post until 1955

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude 16mm x 27mmInstituted in 1884. In silver gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the underside of the pin, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, contact marks on the pin, scattered gilt wear and tarnishing overall, very 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