Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Badge Hold dated 1939 and constructed of

dated 1939 and constructed of bronze and cream-coloured

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the reverse bearing a handwritten caption and Hoffmann studio mark

a few links of chain missing in two locations

in uniform and with awards clearly visible

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Badge Hold dated 1939 and constructed of( , III yetiyopiya kokebi tiizazi, III kifili mekonini). Instituted 1884. A Grand Cross Badge, in silver gilt, the badge presenting a multi rayed star with delicate carvings, a small central silver star, suspended by an ornate Ethiopian crown, the reverse plain with reinforced edges, measures 79. 1mm (w) x 102. 5mm (h inclusive of suspension), weighs 56. 89 grams, worn a full length sash in red, yellow and green silk, a lovely decoration in extremely