Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star Province of China with finely enamelled laurels and

with finely enamelled laurels and coffee branches in each quadrant

45 mm x 76 mm x 19 mm

measuring 47 mm (w) x 105 mm (l)

the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the obverse cloud in place

with suspension loop on a white

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star Province of China with finely enamelled laurels and( ). Instituted in 1879. In silver gilt, an eight point star covered in delicate filigree designs, central protruding crown on the obverse, reverse with a vertical pinback and dual stays, pin marked MADE IN ETHIOPIA B. A. SEVADJAN, measuring 81 mm (w) x 81. 2 mm (h), extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II). It was awarded in five grades: Knight Grand Cross,