Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal, By B.a.sevadjian Auction the CVSMK is un-named as

the CVSMK is un-named as issued and accompanied by its cardboard box of issue

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

The eagle shows nice detailing and is nicely convexed to fit the contours of theshako and is secured by two threaded screwposts with retaining nuts that are visible in the interior

Army Transport Staff Collar Tabs - Black felt base with silver trim and blue stripes denoting army branch

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 the CVSMK is un-named asInstituted 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