Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Newly Listed 70 mm x 62

70 mm x 62

7 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with two bronze stars

with old paper backing and glue residue from old mounting

and red leatherette exterior

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Newly Listed 70 mm x 62Instituted in 1922. Badge: in bronze gilt, measuring 45 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), on its full length original sash; and Breast Star: in bronze gilt, maker "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the pin, measuring 71. 3 mm (w) x 74. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs. Contact marks evident on the reverse of both awards, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Queen of Sheba was originally instituted as a ladies' order