Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic fully intact interior fabric hinge

fully intact interior fabric hinge

slight tears along the edges of the creases

an example from a rare maker in extremely fine condition

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Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic fully intact interior fabric hingeInstituted 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.