Instituted 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 house order by the Crown Council of Ethiopia. The Order was established to honour foreign and domestic civilian and military officials & individuals for service to the country, and was considered the fifth ranking order of the Empire ofEthiopia alongside the Order of Menelik II.

