Ethiopia, Empire. A Most Exalted Order Of The Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Badge United Republic of beginning his naval career with

beginning his naval career with H

the interior lining showing wear and soiling from active use

which is typical for the pieces made by the workshop of Runneckes

and bearing dual machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia

His belongings were placed in the care of his brother John Thomas Towers of Portland Square

Ethiopia, Empire. A Most Exalted Order Of The Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Badge United Republic of beginning his naval career withInstituted in 1922. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt, voided design, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, with replacement incorrect sash, extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Exalted Order of The Queen of Sheba was instituted in 1922 by Empress Zawditu. It was originally awarded to ladies, but is now awarded to both sexes, normally Royal