Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude with postcard style backer

with postcard style backer

on a 14 mm x 28

43 mm x 47

blue and gold-coloured inks on a white base

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude with postcard style backerInstituted in 1884. In silver gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the underside of the pin, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, contact marks on the pin, scattered gilt wear and tarnishing overall, very 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