Military Merit Medal of the Order of St. George

SKU: 02.ETH.0101.101.01

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  • Military Merit Medal of the Order of St. George Obverse
  • Military Merit Medal of the Order of St. George Reverse
  • Military Merit Medal of the Order of St. George Obverse
  • Military Merit Medal of the Order of St. George Reverse
  • Military Merit Medal of the Order of St. George Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Ethiopia
  • date of institution
    1923
  • remarks
    It is uncertain how bronze palm clasps may affect the value of the medal.

History


This Medal was established by in 1923 as the the highest military decoration of Imperial Ethiopia. It was conferred upon military personnel in recognition of gallantry and outstanding leadership during conflict. It could be awarded multiple times to the same recipient, in which case a bronze palm clasp was worn on the ribbon to denote each additional award.

The obverse features an Amharic inscription in Ge’ez script that can be translated to "Luminous Star of Victory,” and the reverse features the inscription “1923.”

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Versions

  • Price

    $75+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: [GE'EZ INSCRIPTION] Rev: [GE'EZ INSCRIPTION]

  • Size

    39x55mm

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