Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian visually-hidden number impressed "1898" on the

number impressed "1898" on the edge

overlaid by a diagonal white layer extending from the lower corner of the hoist edge to the upper corner of the outer edge

Lieutenant Washburn reconnoitered for a route for the delivery of vital supplies

with a small fleck visible to the enamel of the six o’clock arm and minor wear to the silvering of the cupal

Footnote: James William Pitt was born in London England in 1897 and was working as a Clerk in Montreal prior to being recuited in January 1918

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian visually-hidden number impressed "1898" on theInstituted in 1879. In bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II) and awarded in five grades: Knight Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.