Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of Group includes: two letters from

Group includes: two letters from General Hermann-Bernhard "Gerhard" Ramcke (one is handwritten in black ink

Riveted to the tip are magnetic metal plates

measuring 45 mm (w) x 140 mm (h))

the obverse with a monogram of Wilhelm I

200 members and was active in the era prior to the First World War

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of Group includes: two letters from(yedagimaw ts minliki tiizazi ). Instituted 1924. A breast star, of silver gilt and enamels, presenting alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, with a red and green enamelled superimposed cross with a lion in the center and a surmounting Ethiopian crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 78. 6 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), weighs 110. 7 grams, unmarked, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.