Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of then invalided to England and

then invalided to England and hospitalized in Sheffield

Northampton (1899

Elbow solidly fixed at right angles

Footnote: Alfred Curbishley was born in Barton

8mm (w) x 18

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of then invalided to England and(yedagimaw ts minliki tiizazi ). Instituted 1924. A breast star, of silver gilt and enamels, presenting alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, with a red and green enamelled superimposed cross with a lion in the center and a surmounting Ethiopian crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 78. 6 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), weighs 110. 7 grams, unmarked, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.