Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal, By B.a.sevadjian Auction LIVING J12206)

LIVING J12206)

12 (h - inclusive of Royal Crown and horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

The eagle shows nice detailing and is nicely convexed to fit the contours of theshako and is secured by two threaded screwposts with retaining nuts that are visible in the interior

the CVSMK is un-named as issued and accompanied by its cardboard box of issue

circa 1900-1904

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal, By B.a.sevadjian Auction LIVING J12206)Instituted in 1884. In bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 35. 5 mm in diameter, contact marks and surface wear evident on the reverse, the obverse unaffected, original ribbon, 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