Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal GTRexclude obverse illustrating a Spanish Conquistador

obverse illustrating a Spanish Conquistador and inscribed "LEIVA"

The document measures 290 mm x 210 mm

and from a number of isolated jungle and roadside sites

with awards for life saving on a ribbon with alternating red and white stripes

stamped "HV 602 " ("H" indicating the manufacturer

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, V Class Medal GTRexclude obverse illustrating a Spanish Conquistador(yetiyopiya kokebi tiizazi ). Instituted in 1879. In bronze gilt, measuring 35. 5 mm in diameter, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II). It was awarded in five grades: Knight Grand Cross, I Class Knight Grand Officer, II Class Knight Commander, III Class Knight Officer, IV Class Knight, with a V Class Medal added later.