Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star visually-hidden worn on an original ribbon

worn on an original ribbon with large rosette and hook on reverse

stating that she was with an Active Militia

5 mm (h) gilt metal hanger with pinback

Kampfgeschwader 154

1944 Issue

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star visually-hidden worn on an original ribbon( ). 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,