Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order Of Solomon’s Seal, Grand Cross Set By Mappin & Webb, C. 1930 Newly Listed Hofphotograph

Hofphotograph

the obverse maker marked “WALTER KIESER”

silver gilt with white and blue enamelled insignia

some of the leathers having hardened

Vatican: Papal Lateran Cross

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order Of Solomon’s Seal, Grand Cross Set By Mappin & Webb, C. 1930 Newly Listed HofphotographInstituted in 1874 by Emperor Yohannes IV. In bronze gilt, a Grand Cross Sash Badge presenting a six pointed star with large ball finials and an overlaying Lilies Cross with superimposed Latin Cross, surmounted by a large hollow royal crown, and elongated loop, reverse is plain with makers mark MAPPIN&WEBB LTD on 6 oclock arm, measures 51. 4mm (w) x 88. 6mm (h including cross adorned horizontally pierced ball), weighs 34. 5 grams, worn on a Grand