Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, I Class Knight Grand Cross Badge Hold also accompanied by a studio

also accompanied by a studio photograph of the bearer

FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF SPAIN”)

case also near extremely fine)

cap badge: 35 mm x 43 mm

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, I Class Knight Grand Cross Badge Hold also accompanied by a studio(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)