the ribboned suspension having separated from the award as its integral ring has been lost to time)
the back with one map: "The Mediterranean Royal Air Force Stations
reverse bears three lugs for pin attachment (two for horizontal pin and one at 12 o’clock for the vertical pin
some loss of paint evident to the white disc
featuring a black enamelled boarder on each arm
Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the ribboned suspension having separatedInstituted 1884. In silver gilt, likely of French manufacture, an eight point star with ornate detailing and raised center representing an Ethiopian crown, the reverse bears a single vertical pin with dual stays, measures 79. 2 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), weighs 56. 5 grams, tips of rays slightly bent, hinge and clasp functional, remains in extremely fine condition.