Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of measuring 45 mm (w) x

measuring 45 mm (w) x 140 mm (h))

3 inches in length

200 members and was active in the era prior to the First World War

Riveted to the tip are magnetic metal plates

which at the time was still very uncommon

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of measuring 45 mm (w) x(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.