Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Commander

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SKU: 01.ETH.0106.105.01.000

Estimated market value:

$350 (with case of issue) USD

  • Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Commander Obverse
  • Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Commander Obverse
  • Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Commander Reverse

Estimated market value:

$350 (with case of issue) USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Ethiopia
  • Makers
    B.A. Sevadjian, Addis Ababa
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Size
    82x108mm

History


This Order was established by Emperor Menelik II in 1884, prior to his coronation in 1889. It was the most widely awarded of the Imperial Ethiopian orders prior to the collapse of the Empire in 1974. It is currently awarded by the Crown Council of Ethiopia.

It was conferred upon Ethiopian and foreign civilian and military officials in recognition of meritorious service. It was often the decoration conferred upon foreign officials and diplomats.

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