awards nearly extremely fine
In die-stamped brass with black paint
An Early Minesweeper War Badge by Schwerin - In tombac
measuring 105 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)
the reverse of each with an integrated strap with a reinforced buttonhole
Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of The Star Of Ethiopia, Iv And V Class, By B.a.sevadjian Newly Listed awards nearly extremely fineInstituted in 1884. IV Class Knight (two piece construction, in bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 69 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon); and V Class Medal (in bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 35. 5 mm in diameter, contract marks and surface wear on the reverse, original ribbon).