Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac engraved "Q

engraved "Q

entitled "Bullard Arms" by G

the centre of the cap band retains a matching aluminum insignia in the form of a DLV-style tri-colour cockade and oak leaf wreath

Semi-dark patinas

measuring 36 mm x 39 mm

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac engraved "Q( ). 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,