Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of which at the time was

which at the time was still very uncommon

Klasse 12 Jahre Schnalle)

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

the obverse presents a circular badge with a white enamelled background

smooth finished cream-coloured underside with "Kieswald" over "Hans" inscribed in handwritten blue ink

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of which at the time was(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.