Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 certificate_of_authenticity one issued to Alois Blonsnit

one issued to Alois Blonsnit (b

to gain experience and to improve positions east of Arracourt

still showing utter contempt for enemy fire

bearing an issue number of “36541”

light fraying

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Officer Breast Star, c.1960 certificate_of_authenticity one issued to Alois BlonsnitInstituted 1884. In silver gilt, likely of French manufacture, 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 79. 2 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), weighs 56. 5 grams, tips of rays slightly bent, hinge and clasp functional, remains in extremely fine condition.