Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Menelik II, Grand Cross Set Auction numbered "2276474"

numbered "2276474"

Footnote: Wilhelm Kopystka was born on 4 September 1911 and entered Waffen-SS service in 1941 with 3

He entered the Bavarian Cavalry in 1901 and with them came into the World War I

also constructed of bronze

better than very fine condition with some fraying and discolouration

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Menelik II, Grand Cross Set Auction numbered "2276474"Instituted 1924. A Grand Cross set, consisting of a sash badge in silver gilt, a cross with green and red enamel arms, the central medallion presenting a crowned lion with a Geez inscription above, the reverse featuring the royal cypher of Emperor Menelik II, the cross is surmounted by Ethiopian crown, measures 48. 6mm (w) x 74. 2mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 46. 77 grams, worn on original full length silk sash, enamel flake in the