Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Solomon's Seal, IV Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian Archive the tab with a pebbled

the tab with a pebbled upper along with nine rows of two holes each for length adjustment

very small holes visible on the reverse from previous mounting

the reverse centre presents the profile of an indigenous person

measuring 230 mm (w) x 174 mm (h)

overlaid by green splinters

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Solomon's Seal, IV Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian Archive the tab with a pebbledInstituted 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