Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal, By B.a.sevadjian Auction LIVING J12206)

LIVING J12206)

circa 1900-1904

12 (h - inclusive of Royal Crown and horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

with a series of ventilation holes in four rows placed at the front

circumscribed by latin script

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal, By B.a.sevadjian Auction LIVING J12206)Instituted in 1884. In bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 35. 5 mm in diameter, contact marks and surface wear evident on the reverse, the obverse unaffected, original ribbon, near extremely 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 Menelik II in 1884