Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Menelik II, Grand Cross Set Auction including a member’s armband

including a member’s armband

The book is constructed of a textured green cardstock and contains 146 pages

with excellent details and fine old patina

This jacket is fabricated from a fine army green wool

nee Schütz

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Menelik II, Grand Cross Set Auction including a member’s armbandInstituted 1924. A Grand Cross set, consisting of a sash badge in silver gilt, a cross with green and red enamel arms, the central medallion presenting a crowned lion with a Geez inscription above, the reverse featuring the royal cypher of Emperor Menelik II, the cross is surmounted by Ethiopian crown, measures 48. 6mm (w) x 74. 2mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 46. 77 grams, worn on original full length silk sash, enamel flake in the