Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of Northampton (1899

Northampton (1899

measuring 65 mm (w) x 35 mm (h))

The owner of the tunic was also injured based on the single wound stripe on the lower left sleeve

Elbow solidly fixed at right angles

measuring 9 cm (w) x 14 cm (h)

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of Northampton (1899(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.