Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Officer

SKU: 01.ETH.0106.106.01

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  • Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Officer Obverse
  • Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Officer Reverse
  • Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Officer Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Ethiopia
  • date of institution
    1884
  • makers
    B.A. Sevadjian, Addis Ababa

History


This Order was established by Emperor Menelik II in 1884, prior to his coronation in 1889. It was the most widely awarded of the Imperial Ethiopian orders prior to the collapse of the Empire in 1974. It is currently awarded by the Crown Council of Ethiopia.

It was conferred upon Ethiopian and foreign civilian and military officials in recognition of meritorious service. It was often the decoration conferred upon foreign officials and diplomats.

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Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Officer

  • Price

    $125+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

  • Size

    55.5x74mm

  • Maker

    B.A. Sevadjian, Addis Ababa

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