The Most Exalted Order of the Queen of Sheba

Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, instituted in 1922, Sash Badge, 80×52 mm., as a gilt Bronze, King Solomon’s 6-pointed star with ball-finials, enriched with purple and green enamel, a 3-pointed, faceted star and the crowned bust of the Queen of Shebah; one side enameled, above, the hinged heralidic Crown of Ethiopia, the Orb with Coptic Cross, round ring and broad, grooved suspension ring of flattened section; complete with the full-length sash ribbon. Breast Star, 75×73 mm., gilt Bronze, as a broad trefoil bearing Amharic inscription, flanked by three groups of stylized flames; the centre, as the Solomon’s 6-pointed star, enriched with purple and green enamel, the faceted 3-pointed star and, same as the badge, the crowned bust of the Queen of Shebah facing right; smooth, polished reverse, fitted with broad pin and two side hooks, in original case of issue by “Arthus Bertrand – Paris”, with gilt weapon on the lid, together with rosette and miniature. A superb set in extremely fine condition! I R!