Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Hold loss of enamels on crown

loss of enamels on crown and overall light enamel wear

A 1964 QEII Canadian Efficiency Decoration

a highly attractive star consisting of a multi-rayed six arms with cleft ends

(Kampfbinde)

The base bears a thick blackened leather washer covering the blade’s transition into the crossguard

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Hold loss of enamels on crownInstituted 1884. In silver gilt, likely of French manufacture, an eight point star with ornate detailing and raised center representing an Ethiopian crown, the reverse bears a single vertical pin with dual stays, measures 79. 2 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), weighs 56. 5 grams, tips of rays slightly bent, hinge and clasp functional, remains in extremely fine condition.