Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Emperor Menelik Ii, Member's Badge, C.1930 Auction Archive The dark coloured grip shows

The dark coloured grip shows minimal signs of wear

featuring one silvered rank pip and two stripes in flat shiny aluminum wires

The first "Turkistan Legion" was mobilized in May 1942

one lug slightly bent

Gold chain (with Imperial hallmarks for 14Kt

Ethiopia, Empire. An Order Of Emperor Menelik Ii, Member's Badge, C.1930 Auction Archive The dark coloured grip showsInstituted in 1924. In bronze gilt with red and green enamels, measuring 41 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the green enamels on the reverse of the arm at 9 o'clock, incorrect ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Menelik II is an Ethiopian order established in 1924 by then Regent Tafari Makonnen, during the reign of Empress Zewditu I, to honour the memory of Emperor Menelik II. It was often referred to