Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Newly Listed This was a very noticeable

This was a very noticeable point and has since been corrected

situated within a knotted silver-grey border topped by piton

twenty-nine measuring 110 mm (w) x 85 mm (h)

the reverse of the panel bearing an assortment of official Diplomatic and Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamps from 1937 and 1938 in red

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Newly Listed This was a very noticeableInstituted 1924. An ethiopian made breast star, of silver gilt and enamels, presenting alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, with a red and green enamelled superimposed cross with a lion in the center and a surmounting Ethiopian crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 78. 3mm (w) x 78. 14mm (h), weighs 104. 9 grams, unmarked, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.