Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 95 mm (w) x 59

95 mm (w) x 59

this is a very well-preserved edition of “Havelock”

Berdan made a request to receive issuance of Sharps rifles to his men

the exterior with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire with dual bands of light blue stripes

and the Wound Badge in Silver (28 September 1944)

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 95 mm (w) x 59Instituted 1924. An ethiopian made breast star, of silver gilt and enamels, presenting alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, with a red and green enamelled superimposed cross with a lion in the center and a surmounting Ethiopian crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 78. 3mm (w) x 78. 14mm (h), weighs 104. 9 grams, unmarked, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.