Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Republic of on original full-length sash)

on original full-length sash)

postage stamp dated 16 March 1944

The blade is fully unmarked and sits securely within a pebbled magnetic metal upper crossguard

61 mm x 71

Instituted on 1 May 1840 by Ludwig II von Hessen

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Republic of on original full-length sash)Instituted 1884. In silver gilt, likely of French manufacture, an eight point star with ornate detailing and raised center representing an Ethiopian crown, the reverse bears a single vertical pin with dual stays, measures 79. 2 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), weighs 56. 5 grams, tips of rays slightly bent, hinge and clasp functional, remains in extremely fine condition.