Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, II Class, Commander
Instituted in 1884. In bronze gilt, maker marked "B.A. SEVADJIAN ADDIS ABABA" on the reverse, measuring 79.5 mm (w) x 107 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, a few star points slightly bent back, on its original full-length neck ribbon, contact marks, scattered gilt wear, better than very 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 of Ethiopia alongside the Order of Menelik II.

