Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, I Class Knight Grand Cross Badge Province of China he was posted to the

he was posted to the 21st Reserve Battalion on the 14th

Measuring 32 mm

and is commemorated on page 504 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a central gilt inscription of “PROVIDENTIÆ MEMOR” (“REMEMBER PROVIDENCE”)

silver gilt with blue enamelled insignias

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, I Class Knight Grand Cross Badge Province of China he was posted to the(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)