Order of the Queen of Sheba

Order of the Queen of Sheba
Badge of the Order of the Queen of Sheba
Award of Ethiopian Empire
Type Order of Merit
Royal house House of Solomon
Religious affiliation Ethiopian Orthodox
Sovereign Emperor of Ethiopia
Grades (w/ post-nominals) Collar
Knight/Dame Grand Cross
Grand Officer
Knight/Dame Commander
Officer
Knight/Dame
Established 1921
Precedence
Next (higher) Order of the Seal of Solomon
Next (lower) Order of the Holy Trinity
Ribbon of the order

The Order of the Queen of Sheba was originally instituted as a ladies' order in 1922 in the Ethiopian Empire by Empress Zawditu.[1]

Classes

The Order of the Queen of Sheba is presented in the following classes:[1]

Description

The badge of the order is a gold Star of David. In the center is the right facing profile of the Queen of Sheba superimposed over a three-pointed star. The badge is surmounted by a depiction of a crown with five arches. The plaque bears the badge of the order mounted on a trefoil scroll inscribed in Amharic. The ribbon of the Order is purple edged in dark green.

References

  1. 1 2 "ODM of Ethiopia: Order of The Queen of Sheba". Medals.org.uk. 2002-01-02. Retrieved 2015-03-02.

External links

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