Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of Solomon's Seal, IV Class Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac number "2300" impressed on the

number "2300" impressed on the reverse

I deeply regret the very heavy casualties they have suffered

born September 10

numbered "293211"

" He sailed overseas aboard the Empress of Japan on October 11

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order of Solomon's Seal, IV Class Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac number "2300" impressed on the(yeselemoni maitemi tiizazi ). Instituted in 1884. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt, insignia with ball finials at each of the star points, maker marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, contact marks, on a replacement full length neck ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Solomon's Seal was instituted in 1874 by Emperor Yohannes IV and awarded in