Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian visually-hidden with a small fleck visible

with a small fleck visible to the enamel of the six o’clock arm and minor wear to the silvering of the cupal

becoming Operations Staff Officer with the Tanker Ops Branch

Lance Corporal

hallmarked on centre and 3 o'clock arm with Arabic date letter (1951-53) as well as Arabic hallmark denoting 800 silver content

Re-Examination Medallion (in bronze

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian visually-hidden with a small fleck visibleInstituted in 1879. In bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II) and awarded in five grades: Knight Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.