Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Menelik II, Grand Cross Set Auction Footnote: Wilhelm Kopystka was born

Footnote: Wilhelm Kopystka was born on 4 September 1911 and entered Waffen-SS service in 1941 with 3

It is awarded to members of the Armed Forces and the civil service

small "48" and is right-facing

while the reverse bears a partially-intact inscription and a maker’s mark near the ricasso reading “Paul Weyersberg & Co

better than very fine condition with some fraying and discolouration

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Menelik II, Grand Cross Set Auction Footnote: Wilhelm Kopystka was bornInstituted 1924. A Grand Cross set, consisting of a sash badge in silver gilt, a cross with green and red enamel arms, the central medallion presenting a crowned lion with a Geez inscription above, the reverse featuring the royal cypher of Emperor Menelik II, the cross is surmounted by Ethiopian crown, measures 48. 6mm (w) x 74. 2mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 46. 77 grams, worn on original full length silk sash, enamel flake in the