Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of Riveted to the tip are

Riveted to the tip are magnetic metal plates

smooth finished cream-coloured underside with "Kieswald" over "Hans" inscribed in handwritten blue ink

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

3 inches in length

which at the time was still very uncommon

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of Riveted to the tip are(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.