Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Solomon's Seal, IV Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian GTRexclude evidence of aging

evidence of aging

3 serjeants

marked “74” with black ink

cross measuring 37 mm (w) x 41

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Solomon's Seal, IV Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian GTRexclude evidence of agingInstituted in 1874. In bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 64. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, exhibiting traces of greening on both sides, contact marks, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Solomon's Seal was instituted in 1874 by Emperor Yohannes IV and was awarded for exceptionally meritorious services, in four grades: Knight Grand Cross, Grand