Order of the Seal of Solomon
The Order of the Seal of Solomon was founded on the European model by Emperor Yohannes IV of Abyssinia in 1874 as an Order of Merit .
Order classes
Only the Grand Cross and the " Cross of the Order of Solomon " are known.
Order decoration
The order decoration of the Grand Cross is made of gold and shows two triangles pushed into each other, which characterizes the seal of Solomon. In the middle there is a filigree cross . The cross and triangles are set with precious stones . The golden crown of Ethiopia is located above the order decoration . On the back there is an inscription in appreciation of the person to be awarded. The text for the medal winner Dr. The plug read Schum igsianriher, Johannes Negus za Tison, Negus Negesti za Etiopia ke Hakim Stecker (The Chosen One of God, John, King of Zion, King of the Kings of Ethiopia to the Dr. Stecker).
The cross of the Order of Solomon is made of silver and gold-plated, but has no precious stones.
Carrying method
The award of the Grand Cross was worn on a gold chain around the neck. The cross of the order not around the neck.
Order clothing
A red robe with a gold brocade salar was used as religious clothing . This included a cotton shawl with wide silk braids woven through it. It is known as a "Mergef".
Bearer of the Grand Cross
literature
- Gregor Gatscher-Riedl : The orders of the Ethiopian Empire and the Solomonid dynasty. In: Journal of the Austrian Society for Religious Orders, No. 91, Vienna, August 2013, pp. 1–22.