Ethiopia - Imperial: Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officers neck badge and breast star set in copper-gilt, by B.A. Sevadjian, Addis Ababa, with breast star insignia marked as such. Complete with original ribbon and neck ties.
Condition: the breast star tips slightly bent from wear, overall Very Fine.
The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was founded by Emperor Menelik II in 1884-85 when he was Negus (King) of Shoa and prior to his becoming Emperor of Ethiopia in 1889, and is said to be based on an older award. It was awarded in five grades.
