Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude with die-holes at the top

with die-holes at the top and bottom for wear and suspension

rim bump on edge at 3 o’clock

oak leaves

on a 14 mm x 28

a Distinguished Service Order and a Military Cross

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude with die-holes at the topInstituted in 1884. In silver gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the underside of the pin, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, contact marks on the pin, scattered gilt wear and tarnishing overall, 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