Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude Fifth Pillar

Fifth Pillar

He was to remain in the post until 1955

on a 14 mm x 28

oak leaves

missing female latch

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude Fifth PillarInstituted in 1884. In silver gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the underside of the pin, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, contact marks on the pin, scattered gilt wear and tarnishing overall, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was established as an order of knighthood of the Ethiopian Empire, founded by the Negus of Shoa and later emperor of Ethiopia