Ethiopia, Empire. A Patriot Medal, by Mappin & Webb, London Archive mid to late 18 Century

mid to late 18 Century

unused blank note paper with gilt trim

above a Höttingen coat of arms and a date of “1933”

maker marked “Deschler u

Ethiopia, Empire. A Patriot Medal, by Mappin & Webb, London Archive mid to late 18 CenturyInstituted in. In bronze, a circular medallion depicting the relief profile of Emperor Haile Selassie I, the upper contour of the medal bearing an inscription, the lower contour laurels and two crossed swords, surmounted by an affixed Imperial Crown, the reverse featuring an inscription, reverse pin, marked MAPPIN & WEBB, London, on the original ribbon with three torch clasps, 34. 8 mm in diameter, extremely fine. Footnote: The Patriot Medal was