Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Seal Of Solomon, Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude The honour was designed by

The honour was designed by the Parisian firm Arthus-Betrand

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The exterior shell is constructed of dark blue wool with correct magenta-coloured piping around the crown

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Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Seal Of Solomon, Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude The honour was designed byInstituted by Emperor Yohannes IV in 1874. Type I with Western Style Crown. Likely of French manufacture, in silver gilt, voided design, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), scattered gilt wear, contact marks, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Seal of Solomon is an order of knighthood of the Ethiopian Empire, founded by Emperor Yohannes IV in 1874 as the highest imperial honour, containing five