Uncategorised Ethiopian Group with awards from Greece, Norway, Holland, Denmark & Belgium

[kimj]

There is a new book out on Norwegian decorations: Norske Dekorasjoner; Harald Hallberg; ISBN 978-82-93193-17-3. The ONLY book on all norwegian decorations. Text in norwegian but short summary in english. Your medal Owain is Olav V:s Erindringsmedalje, awarded 1957-91. Produced at the royal mint. The gold (silver gilt) was awarded about 900 people and the silver medal 1300. It's a typical royal medal for palace staff and deserving foreígners. /Kim

[Herman]

Owain,, the more i read this topic it becomes more clear where the non ethiopian awards were given for.

I think the wearer of this group was working for Haile Selassie and went abroad with him when visiting Europe. The former emperor was befriended with my country Royal Family and they visited each other frequently passing awards to each others entourage.

Herman

[azyeoman]

Congratulations Owain; very nice bar.

[oamotme]

Gentlemen,

After some eight years, retirement to UK and lockdown I have completed the group.

My thanks to you all for your assistance. Enjoy,

Owain