Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian Auction Archive and Commemorative Medal for the

and Commemorative Medal for the War of 1915-1918

and in this capacity was key to the development of the infamous Enigma machine

constructed of a gilded and silvered bronze alloy with enamels

its centrepiece ring inscribed "MIL

steel blue magnetic slide adjusters

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian Auction Archive and Commemorative Medal for theInstituted in 1879. In bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II) and awarded in five grades: Knight Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.