Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star Auction Archive and Johannes R

and Johannes R

large heavily embossed Aztec eagle on the lid

number impressed "52399" on the button hole attachment

the case maker marked "E

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star Auction Archive and Johannes R(yedagimaw ts minliki tiizazi ). Instituted 1924. A breast star, of silver gilt and enamels, presenting alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, with a red and green enamelled superimposed cross with a lion in the center and a surmounting Ethiopian crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 78. 6 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), weighs 110. 7 grams, unmarked, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.