Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Commander Hold An incessant attention to preserve

An incessant attention to preserve inviolate those exalted rights and liberties of human nature

This was the first time that radio was used to effect a rescue at sea and indirectly sealed the fate of the Titanic three years later

officially known as "Intramuros"

BC (May 1943)

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Commander Hold An incessant attention to preserve(yedagimaw ts minliki tiizazi ). Instituted in 1924. Four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 49. 6 mm (w) x 76. 3 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), intact enamels, original neck ribbon, extremely fine.