Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Set, by Bertrand GTRexclude with its original ribbons

with its original ribbons

consisting of an insignia tab

achieving a final rank of Lieutenant Colonel by his retirement in 1886

better known as gabardine

tongue and claws of the lion in yellow embroidery

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Set, by Bertrand GTRexclude with its original ribbons( , III yetiyopiya kokebi tiizazi, 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