Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Emperor Menelik Ii, Member United Republic of 140 mm long

140 mm long

inscribed "LEHN AND FINK INC MEDAL" above

with three drill holes for sleeve attachment

while with 836 Squadron aboard the MV Empire MacMahon in convoy to Halifax

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Emperor Menelik Ii, Member United Republic of 140 mm longInstituted in 1924. In bronze gilt with red and green enamels, measuring 41. 2 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Menelik II is an Ethiopian order established in 1924 by then Regent Tafari Makonnen, during the reign of Empress Zewditu I, to honour the memory of Emperor Menelik II. It was often referred to as the Order of the Lion, for the lion depicted in the