Originated in 1959 by Emperor Haile Selassie, primarily to recognise teachers, has been sustained by the Crown Council to recognise the achievement of Ethiopians, and those teaching in Ethiopia
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Military Medal of Menelik II
Military Medal of Menelik II was principally given to military figures in the immediate entourage of the Emperor.
Continue readingEthiopian Order of the Red Cross
Created in 1901-1902, under the patronage of the Empress and employed the same insignia as the Red Cross symbol
Continue readingThe Star of Victory 1941
Issued after the defeat of the Italians in 1941. The medal was made by Mappin & Webb, in London, and is in the shape of a Coptic Cross, surmounted by an Imperial Crown.
Continue readingThe Haile Selassie I Prize Medal
“We have established this chartered and completely independent organization…to ensure the promotion and encouragement of activities and proficiencies of the Ethiopian people in the diversified fields of Amharic literature, fine arts, agriculture, industry, educational activities and humanitarian activities.”
Continue readingThe Eritrean Medal of Haile Selassie I
The Eritrean Medal of Haile Selassie I was struck during the Emperor Haile Selassie period to commemorate the ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Continue readingThe Coronation Medal of Emperor Haile Selassie I
Issued to celebrate the 1930 accession of the Emperor to the Throne. This silver medal features a profile of the Emperor, in coronation attire and Imperial Crown
Continue readingThe Royal Medal of the Lion
The Medal is bestowed at the discretion of HIH Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie and is for loyal and faithful service to his person.
Continue readingThe Centenary of the Victory of Adwa Medal 1896-1996
The Adwa Centenary Medal was authorised by the Crown Council to commemorate the Victory of the Battle of Adwa of March 2, 1896, at which European colonialism was prevented from securing control over Ethiopia.
Continue readingThe Emperor Haile Selassie I & Empress Menen Celebration Medal
The Emperor Haile Selassie I & Empress Menen Celebration Medal has been authorised for bestowal, during the interregnum, by the President of the Crown Council
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