Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Seal of Solomon, Grand Cordon, c.1930

Instituted in 1874 by Emperor Yohannes IV. Type I. In silver gilt, consisting of a hexagram star with ball finials, obverse centre presenting a Lilies Cross overlaid with a Latin Cross, adorned by hollow Royal Crown, reverse featuring a plain field, makers mark on ring with indecipherable French stamping, measuring 51 mm (w) x 88 mm (h - inclusive of crown and horizontally pierced ball suspension), on mid -20th Century silk sash, very fine. Accompanied by the star of the order in silver gilt, featuring a multiple ray design forming eight points, consisting of a hexagram star with ball finials, obverse centre presenting a Lilies Cross overlaid with a Latin Cross, reverse with dual stays and central pin assembly, measuring 85.60 mm diameter, weighing 81.6 g, very fine.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.