Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Seal Of Solomon, Commander, C.1900 Auction “MINOTAUR”)

“MINOTAUR”)

from May 31 to June 13

tiny contact marks to black enamels with one tiny enamel chip in the corner

received the Army Presidential Unit Citation from the American government

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Seal Of Solomon, Commander, C.1900 Auction “MINOTAUR”)Instituted by Emperor Yohannes IV in 1874. Type I with Western Style Crown. Likely of French manufacture, in silver gilt, voided design, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), scattered gilt wear, contact marks, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Seal of Solomon is an order of knighthood of the Ethiopian Empire, founded by Emperor Yohannes IV in 1874 as the highest imperial honour, containing five