Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal, By B.a.sevadjian Auction LIVING J12206)

LIVING J12206)

torch and ribbon banner on the centrepiece insignia

circa 1900-1904

with a series of ventilation holes in four rows placed at the front

the first photo of the lot is that of the initial field grave of Sergeant John William Peter Melvin - who was killed April 7th 1917

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal, By B.a.sevadjian Auction LIVING J12206)Instituted in 1884. In bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 35. 5 mm in diameter, contact marks and surface wear evident on the reverse, the obverse unaffected, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was established as an order of knighthood of the Ethiopian Empire, founded by the Negus of Shoa and later emperor of Ethiopia Menelik II in 1884