The Medal was instituted in 1899 in two classes by Emperor Menelik II to reward meritorious service, both military and civil.
While this piece has had a suspender added, it is actually a gilded 1 Birr coin of Menelik II, which had a similar design to the Medal of Merit.
Medal of Merit of Menelik II, gold medal (actually a gilded coin)
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£65.00