Ethiopia, Kingdom. A Lot of Ethiopian Medals Republic of The British suspected Russian involvement

The British suspected Russian involvement "with the Rulers of the petty States on the northern boundary of Jammu and Kashmir" during a period known as the Great Game (a term for the strategic rivalry and conflict between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for supremacy in Central Asia)

After serving in South Africa

A Wehrmacht M31 canteen

the top of the shield with dual bronze rivets

which is surrounded by a laurel wreath

Ethiopia, Kingdom. A Lot of Ethiopian Medals Republic of The British suspected Russian involvement1) An Order of the Star of Ethiopia: In silver gilt, original ribbon, measuring 78 mm (h inclusive of Ethiopian crown suspension) x 54 mm (w), marked MADE IN ETHIOPIE B. A SEVADJIAN on plain reverse, very fine. 2) A Djibouti Railroad medal, 1903: In bronze, 32 mm in diameter, no ribbon, light contact, very fine. 3) A Medal of Merit of Menelik II Lion of Judah: In bronze gilt, 31 mm in diameter, no ribbon, light contact, very fine. Footnote: This Order