Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, IV Class Knight, By B.a.sevadjian Auction with slight contact marks to

with slight contact marks to enamels but with minor imperfections where swords are attached

the inscription above reading RIEF AUS DER ASCHE (CALLED FROM THE ASHES) and below DEN SCHÖNEREN TEMPEL DER MUSEN MDCCCXXI (THE BEAUTIFUL TEMPLE OF MUSES 1821)

on a khaki embroidered base

dated October 16

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, IV Class Knight, By B.a.sevadjian Auction with slight contact marks toInstituted in 1884. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 54. 5 mm (w) x 78 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, blackened evident on the obverse, contact marks on the reverse, original ribbon, better than 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