Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic some loss of paint evident

some loss of paint evident to the white disc

superimposed on a crowned eagle with outstretched wings

reverse bears three lugs for pin attachment (two for horizontal pin and one at 12 o’clock for the vertical pin

Neilson embarked Montreal

the obverse presenting the cypher GRI

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic some loss of paint evidentInstituted 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.