Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order Of Emperor Menelik Ii, Member Cross, C.1950 United Republic of then occupied Gaza

then occupied Gaza

significant numbers of the defenders were withdrawn by sea or escaped overland toward the west and the Japanese base around Salamaua and Lae

marked with maker’s mark of SUCC

she was rammed by HMS Bideford while anchored at Londonderry

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order Of Emperor Menelik Ii, Member Cross, C.1950 United Republic of then occupied GazaInstituted 1924 by Regent Ras Tafari Makonnen. A Rupert cross constructed of bronze gilt with red and green enamels, the obverse centre bears a gilded Lion of Judah bordered with red enamel with gilt inscription Geez: Moa Anbasa Z. Y. (an abbreviation for Moa Anbessa Zemene Gede Yehuda, meaning The Lion of the Tribe of Judah hath conquered), the reverse centre is inscribed, measuring 41. 4 mm (w) x 46. 71 mm (h), with crown suspension on yellow ribbon