Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of Solomon's Seal, IV Class Commander Archive a very fine example having

a very fine example having an engraved quill back edge

The pommel takes the form of a detailed lion’s head

Stitched onto the peak of the cap is an insignia consisting of a machine-embroidered tricolour cockade measuring 24 mm in diameter

the collar is flanked by tabs composed of green-coloured wool base

1 mm (diameter)

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of Solomon's Seal, IV Class Commander Archive a very fine example having(yeselemoni maitemi tiizazi ). Instituted in 1884. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt, insignia with ball finials at each of the star points, maker marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, contact marks, on a replacement full length neck ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Solomon's Seal was instituted in 1874 by Emperor Yohannes IV and awarded in