Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Menelik II, Grand Cross Set Auction trimmed with silver aluminum wire

trimmed with silver aluminum wire tresses and pinned with two magnetic metal pips

and is seen as diplomatic gift of merit

better than very fine condition with some fraying and discolouration

numbered "2276474"

Footnote: Wilhelm Kopystka was born on 4 September 1911 and entered Waffen-SS service in 1941 with 3

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Menelik II, Grand Cross Set Auction trimmed with silver aluminum wireInstituted 1924. A Grand Cross set, consisting of a sash badge in silver gilt, a cross with green and red enamel arms, the central medallion presenting a crowned lion with a Geez inscription above, the reverse featuring the royal cypher of Emperor Menelik II, the cross is surmounted by Ethiopian crown, measures 48. 6mm (w) x 74. 2mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 46. 77 grams, worn on original full length silk sash, enamel flake in the