Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Newly Listed Her loss was not noticed

Her loss was not noticed by the other ships in the dark night and the search for her only begun during the morning

55 mm x 76 mm inclusive of wreath suspension

and surrounded by a full laurel leaves wreath

and the Whiting was struck by a projectile about 4 or 5 inches abreast a coal bunker

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Newly Listed Her loss was not noticedInstituted in 1922. Badge: in bronze gilt, measuring 45 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), on its full length original sash; and Breast Star: in bronze gilt, maker "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the pin, measuring 71. 3 mm (w) x 74. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs. Contact marks evident on the reverse of both awards, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Queen of Sheba was originally instituted as a ladies' order