Old Ethiopian Order of Menelik Medal Lion of Judah Coin Altered Imperial Badge For Sale

The cross-shaped badge retains its striking red and green enamel decoration and ornate upper suspension. What makes this particular example especially distinctive is that it was later repaired or modified, rather than remaining in its original factory configuration.

The central components appear to have been replaced or adapted using Ethiopian pieces. One side features a Lion of Judah button or medallion, while the opposite side incorporates an old Menelik coin. These later additions give the piece an individual character and reflect a period of repair, reuse, or adaptation during its history.

An appealing collectible for those interested in:

• Ethiopian imperial history
• Emperor Menelik II
• Emperor Haile Selassie-era memorabilia
• African orders and decorations
• Ethiopian medals and militaria
• Lion of Judah collectibles
• Condition:
  Old pre-owned condition with visible age-related wear, enamel losses, surface marks, patina and evidence of historical repair or alteration. The central elements are later additions and should not be considered original components of the Order in its original manufactured form.

  Origin: Ethiopia
  Type: Imperial order / decoration
  Period: Imperial Ethiopian era
  Modification: Later repaired/altered with Lion of Judah element and Menelik coin
  Material: Metal with enamel; exact metal composition not tested