Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, III Class Commander visually-hidden on the rim

on the rim

The survivors

centering hand embroidered Gothic script "Der Führer" in shiny silvery wire threads

reverse with pin assembly as well as maker’s cartouche E

Japanese Kanji size character for "Large" in white on the underside of the skirt at the rear

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, III Class Commander visually-hidden on the rim(yedagimaw ts minliki tiizazi ). Instituted in 1924. Four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 49. 7 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Emperor Menelik II was instituted in 1924 by Ras Tafari Makonnen and was awarded to senior military and court officials, in five grades: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander,