Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, IV Class Knight
Item #W5291
$135
Instituted in 1884. In silver gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B.A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 51.5 mm (w) x 69.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, gilt wear evident on the raised centrepiece, contact marks on the reverse, original ribbon, 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.