Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal Auction Archive Also included is the American

Also included is the American Tuscania Survivors Association Medal (brass

Helsinki city marked and date marked "Z5" (1929) on the edge

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion inscribed “VERDIENST” (German - Merit)

It is established as a ""visible sign of decoration for merits done

measuring 39 mm (w) x 38

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal Auction Archive Also included is the American(yetiyopiya kokebi tiizazi ). Instituted in 1879. In bronze gilt, measuring 35. 5 mm in diameter, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II). It was awarded in five grades: Knight Grand Cross, I Class Knight Grand Officer, II Class Knight Commander, III Class Knight Officer, IV Class Knight, with a V Class Medal added later.