Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, III Class Officer Newly Listed While in battle at Passchendaele

While in battle at Passchendaele

the pendant stamped with a silver hallmark of “CLEMENT” and content number of “900”

not including its double loop configuration for suspension from its period-original replacement ribbon

minor loss of finish and material evident to the badge and case

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, III Class Officer Newly Listed While in battle at Passchendaele( , III yetiyopiya kokebi tiizazi, III kifili mekonini). Instituted in 1879. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt, unmarked, measuring 54. 5 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II). It was awarded in five grades: Knight Grand