Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, I Class Knight Grand Cross Badge Province of China some age-appropriate oxidation evident

some age-appropriate oxidation evident

and is commemorated on page 504 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

Measuring 32 mm

silver gilt with blue enamelled insignias

scattered interruptions in the fabric on the uppers

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, I Class Knight Grand Cross Badge Province of China some age-appropriate oxidation evident(yetiyopiya kokebi tiizazi ). Instituted in 1879. In bronze gilt, voided throughout, unmarked, measuring 80. 2 mm (w) x 107. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, scattered contact marks and gilt wear, on its full length original sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern and features a large bow tie, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II)