Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1950 Auction and the letter “N” superimposed

and the letter “N” superimposed on it

ground dug/found example

the reverse illustrating a helmeted tire with a cross-bearing flag in the background

18 mm x 69

constructed of fine quality golden-yellow machine embroidery on a black rayon backer

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1950 Auction and the letter “N” superimposedInstituted in 1884. In silver gilt, measuring 80. 3 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, marked on reverse of pin Made in Ehipoia B. A. Sevadjian, contact marks evident on the reverse, near extremely 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 Menelik II in 1884 1885. It is currently awarded as a