Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Queen of Sheba, Commander United Republic of with postcard backer)

with postcard backer)

The gorget measures 208 mm x 98 mm

Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit (Orden del Mérito Civil) was established by King Alfonso XII/Alphonso XII on June 25

obverse illustrating a spread-winged right facing eagle with various armaments below

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Queen of Sheba, Commander United Republic of with postcard backer)Instituted 1922. In silver gilt, a six point star with ball finials featuring the left facing bust of Queen Sheba, reverse plain but marked MADE IN ETHIOPIA B. A. SEVEDJAN, surmounted by an Ethiopian crown, measures 45. 5 mm (w) 79. 1 mm (h), light gilt wear, crown slightly bent and cross atop crown also bent, worn on an elongated loop, remains in very fine condition.