Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Badge Hold 193rd Infantry Battalion

193rd Infantry Battalion

dated 1939 and constructed of bronze and cream-coloured

a few links of chain missing in two locations

to join the 1st Cavalry Division

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Grand Cross Badge Hold 193rd Infantry Battalion( , III yetiyopiya kokebi tiizazi, III kifili mekonini). Instituted 1884. A Grand Cross Badge, in silver gilt, the badge presenting a multi rayed star with delicate carvings, a small central silver star, suspended by an ornate Ethiopian crown, the reverse plain with reinforced edges, measures 79. 1mm (w) x 102. 5mm (h inclusive of suspension), weighs 56. 89 grams, worn a full length sash in red, yellow and green silk, a lovely decoration in extremely