Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Emperor Menelik Ii, Iii Class Commander, C.1950 Auction Archive He is the patron saint

He is the patron saint of Zakynthos (sometimes called Zante in English) and is celebrated on August 24th and December 17th

the cap measures 240 mm x 260 mm x 120 mm in height

Magnificent Star by "J

slightly worn on edges

Gold Grade - Period Striking: Silver gilt

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Emperor Menelik Ii, Iii Class Commander, C.1950 Auction Archive He is the patron saintInstituted in 1924. In bronze gilt with red and green enamels, measuring 49. 7 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Menelik II is an Ethiopian order established in 1924 by then Regent Tafari Makonnen, during the reign of Empress Zewditu I, to honour the memory of Emperor Menelik II. It was often referred to as the Order of the Lion, for