Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1950 Hold 24 on the 1st Battalion

24 on the 1st Battalion

buckle retains majority of finish on reverse and has worn front

Gerhold was awarded the Knight’s Cross on July 6

marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "c" (1918) on the reverse

Lorne Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1950 Hold 24 on the 1st BattalionInstituted in 1884. In silver gilt, measuring 80. 3 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, marked on reverse of pin Made in Ehipoia B. A. Sevadjian, contact marks evident on the reverse, near extremely 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