Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, I Class Knight Grand Cross Badge Hold the Grand Dignitary was limited

the Grand Dignitary was limited to sixteen bestows

inscribed "VINCERE SCIS"

in black case of issue (also marked Deschelr inside of lid)

cap badge: 35 mm x 43 mm

Pinned onto the peak is a tri-colour cockade consisting of blackened and silvered non-ferrous metal around a red felt centrepiece

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, I Class Knight Grand Cross Badge Hold the Grand Dignitary was limited(yetiyopiya kokebi tiizazi ). Instituted in 1879. In bronze gilt, voided throughout, unmarked, measuring 80. 2 mm (w) x 107. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, scattered contact marks and gilt wear, on its full length original sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern and features a large bow tie, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II)