Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Set, by Bertrand

(የኢትዮጵያ ኮከብ ትዕዛዝ, III ክፍል መኮንን / ye’ītiyop’iya kokebi ti‘izazi, III kifili mekonini). Instituted 1884. A lovely Grand Officer Set, the neck badge featuring an an eight point star with ornate detailing and raised center representing an Ethiopian crown, the reverse plain, crown suspension, measures 80.6 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), weighs 61.35 grams, worn on original neck ribbon with ties, in extremely fine condition.

The Star of the Order, in silver gilt, an eight point star with ornate detailing and raised center representing an Ethiopian crown, the reverse bears a single vertical pin with dual stays, measures 81.1mm (w) x 81.1 mm (h), weighs 56.53 grams, light wear, remains in extremely fine condition.

Accompanied by a small boutonniere confirming Grand Officer rank.

Contained in the original case of issue, a green exterior with silk and velvet medal bed, marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS, measures 130 mm (w) x 260 mm (h) x 35 mm (d), interior silk lid has separated from the case lid, light scuffing on the exterior, functional hinge and clasp, in very fine condition.