Ethiopia, Government In Exile. A Most Exalted Order Of The Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1960 Archive and three accompanying letter

and three accompanying letter

illustrating a stylized spread-winged eagle with a circular shield on its chest inscribed "SKD"

ribbons on the medal bar slightly soiled

constructed of glazed off-white earthenware

Ethiopia, Government In Exile. A Most Exalted Order Of The Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1960 Archive and three accompanying letterInstituted in 1922. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt, maker marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the pin, measuring 71. 5 mm (w) x 74. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Exalted Order of the Queen of Sheba was instituted in 1922 by Empress Zawditu. It was awarded originally to ladies, but now to both sexes, normally Royal or heads of state, in five grades: Grand