Order of Solomon
Imperial Order of Solomon | |
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Type | Order presented to heads of state |
Country | Ethiopian Empire |
Royal house | House of Solomon |
Religious affiliation | Ethiopian Orthodox |
Sovereign | Emperor of Ethiopia |
Grades | Knight (Grand Collar) |
Precedence | |
Next (lower) | Imperial Order of the Seal of Solomon |
Ribbon of the order |
The Imperial Order of Solomon was an
The Collar of the Order of Solomon is reserved for the Emperor and Empress, members of the Imperial Family, Foreign Sovereigns, and a maximum of three ordinary recipients who have rendered exceptionally meritorious services. Recipients were entitled to wear special ceremonial robes on "collar days".
The
As the Empire's principal Order, it featured first in the long list of knightly titles of the last ruling Emperor of Ethiopia,
The Lion of Judah Hath Prevailed (or "[by the] Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah"); His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, King of Kings of Ethiopia, Conquering Lion of Judah, Elect of God, Grand Cordon of the Order of Solomon, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Solomon, Knight of the Garter, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George...[2]
Insignia
When the
References
- ^ 1 Kings 10:1–10
- ISBN 1-4120-3702-6) p. 5at books.google.com
- ^ Transafrican Journal of History (Makerere University Dept. of History, University of Nairobi Dept. of History, Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam Dept. of History East African Pub. House, 1986) p. 140
External links
- The Imperial Orders and Decorations of Ethiopia: the Order of Solomon - website of the Crown Council of Ethiopia
- Ethiopia: The Order of Solomon - website Medals of the World