Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal Auction Archive Helsinki city marked and date

Helsinki city marked and date marked "Z5" (1929) on the edge

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Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal Auction Archive Helsinki city marked and date(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.