the obverse with a central white enameled medallion inscribed “VERDIENST” (German - Merit)
The obverse center of the brooch features a 14kt yellow gold plate with thirty seed pearls in shared prong and bezel settings
A Chained Miniature Group of Five - Prussia: WWI Iron Cross (blackened silver
England was an established jeweller and produced finely designed badges and insignia
measuring 39 mm (w) x 38
Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal Auction Archive the obverse with a central(yetiyopiya kokebi tiizazi ). Instituted in 1879. In bronze gilt, measuring 35. 5 mm in diameter, 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 Cross, I Class Knight Grand Officer, II Class Knight Commander, III Class Knight Officer, IV Class Knight, with a V Class Medal added later.