Ethiopia, Government In Exile. A Most Exalted Order Of The Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1960 Newly Listed each of the nine flaps

each of the nine flaps with their drawstring holes intact

in fine aluminum wire and rolled bullion wire interlaced with light brown threading

reverse centre with a white enameled field presenting Anno 1847 for Pius IX

the case-back is equally crafted of nickel-silver and is marked with a Kriegsmarine eagle

Ethiopia, Government In Exile. A Most Exalted Order Of The Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Star, By B.a.sevadjian, C.1960 Newly Listed each of the nine flapsInstituted 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