Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian visually-hidden overlaid by a diagonal white

overlaid by a diagonal white layer extending from the lower corner of the hoist edge to the upper corner of the outer edge

with a small fleck visible to the enamel of the six o’clock arm and minor wear to the silvering of the cupal

Footnote: James William Pitt was born in London England in 1897 and was working as a Clerk in Montreal prior to being recuited in January 1918

number impressed "1898" on the edge

and later as an Underground Superintendent for Jellicoe Mines in Geralton

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Ethiopia, V Class Knight, by B.A.Sevadjian visually-hidden overlaid by a diagonal whiteInstituted in 1879. In bronze gilt, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star of Ethiopia was instituted in 1879 by Negus Menelik of Shoa (later Emperor Menelik II) and awarded in five grades: Knight Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.