Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the back with one map:

the back with one map: "The Mediterranean Royal Air Force Stations

the ribboned suspension having separated from the award as its integral ring has been lost to time)

numbered 3794)

the obverse presenting the cypher GRI

Leonard (age 7) and David (age 5) at the time of his enlistment

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the back with one map:Instituted 1884. In silver gilt, likely of French manufacture, an eight point star with ornate detailing and raised center representing an Ethiopian crown, the reverse bears a single vertical pin with dual stays, measures 79. 2 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), weighs 56. 5 grams, tips of rays slightly bent, hinge and clasp functional, remains in extremely fine condition.