Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian Hold with a partially severed lid

with a partially severed lid keepers

(FET y de las Jons Insignia de Solapa)

” and three ineligible marks

reverse 6 o'clock arm marked “K” (Keibel)

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian Hold with a partially severed lidInstituted 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.