Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic above gilt initials “NSKK”

above gilt initials “NSKK”

above initials “RD” for Rýchla Divízia (Rapid Division) and a truck bearing raised dates “1941-1943”

Footnote: John Edward Pedley was born in Rangoon

His generous

housed in its cardboard sleeve

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic above gilt initials “NSKK”Instituted 1924. An ethiopian made breast star, of silver gilt and enamels, presenting alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, with a red and green enamelled superimposed cross with a lion in the center and a surmounting Ethiopian crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 78. 3mm (w) x 78. 14mm (h), weighs 104. 9 grams, unmarked, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.