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Menorah

Object is a metal menorah. It is made of brass. The base is comprised of two octogonal tiers, each side carved with a wreath-like shape. The second tier connects to the base of the main structure, which is carved with downward-facing leaves. It extends upwards into three, semi-circle rotating arms that bear a candle-holder on each side.

Silver Coin Spoons

Object is two silver spoons. The bowl of each spoon is made from a 50 Matonas coin, which bears the likeness of Haile Selassie. A spiral handle is connected to the coin, and ends with a small loop.

Horn Cup

Object is a cup carved from the horn of an animal, possibly a buffalo. It is mostly dark brown (clouded with sections of white), fading into light brown near the rim. The narrower base features one wide and two narrow decorative ridges, and it widens to the rim. Near the rim, there are two sets of three horizontal lines carved into the cup.

Conference of Heads of African States Commemorative Coin

Object is a double sided commemorative coin recognizing the Conference of Heads of African States held in Addis Ababa, May 1963. The front side with the text features the Africa Hall building where the conference was held. The back features a royal crest with the Ethiopian crown and commanding star above. Laurel wreaths enclose the crest on either side.

Ethiopian Airlines Business Card Holder

Object is a white painted metal business card holder for Ethiopian Airlines. The text is written in red and outlined in black with a stylized lion standing with its front paws up an tongue. The holder contains empty manilla alphabetized card holders.

Grand Commander Star of Ethiopia Citation to Robert N. Thompson

Object is a framed Grand Commander Star of Ethiopia citation issued by Emperor Haile Selsassie I to Robert Thompson. The citation is hand written in Amharic with the Emperor's seal centred above the black text. The citation is framed with an elaborate chainlink design in the colours red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. The top centre of the design features the Imperial Family of Ethiopia (also known as the House of Solomon) arms that is composed of the Imperal Throne flanked by two angels, one holding a sword and a pair of scales, the other holding the Imperial sceptre. It is surmounted by a red mantle with the Imperial Crown and before the throne is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah that holds a sceptre in it's right paw and wearing a crown. On either side of this scene are golden Order of the Star of Ethiopia. The back on the framed citation has a photocopied english translation of text with three stamped seals from the Transportation Office in the Government of Ethiopia. There is a black cord tied for mounting.

The citation reads: "Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Haile Selsassie I, Elect of God, Emperor of Ethiopia, Greetings to all witness this dcoument we, the King of Kings, having been the commander and grantor of the medal of the Ethiopian Star of Honour which is honoured by usand having it deemed apt and good to honour and get honoured, Dr. Robert N. Thompson. By presenting him this honoured medal of the Government of Ethiopian Star of Honour, we have given to Dr. Robert N. Thompson. The Medal of the Commander of the Ethiopian Star of Honour with full consent and great happiness as honourary winner. We have given this with full right and consent to Dr. Robert N. Thompson so that he shall get every honour thant should be bestowed on those who have been presented with the honoured medal as honourary winners. Given in our imperial place at Addis Ababa, on this the 29th day of April, 1967, and on the 37th year of our reign. (signed) Aklilu Habtewold, Prime Minister."

Ethiopian Star Button

Object is a triangluar shaped star military button with three main points and three smaller points in between the main ones. The button is known as the Ethiopian star.

Silver Guard of Honour Sword

Object is a Silver Guard of Honour sword. The sword's hilt features the mouth of lion, out of which the guard emerges, connecting at the bottom of the grip. The grip is decorated with dark grey metal and gold, swirling stripes. The guard is carved with the Coat of Arms of Haile Selassie. The sheath is simple and unpatterned, featuring two metal rings on the upper portion. The sword's blade is decorated with images of the Coat of Arms, a set of crossing swords, a crowned lion with a flag, and other images and symbols. The upper portion of the blade bears an Amharic inscription, translated to read [The Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah has prevailed].

Boy Scouts Beret

Object is a wool Boy Scouts of Canada beret. The outside of the cap is made of forest green wool, with a kite-shaped embroidered patch readomg "Boy Scouts Canada" in yellow and a red fleur-de-lis. Both the internal cotton or polyester lining and leather rim are black. The internal lining is stamped with the following words "Official Beret Boy Scouts of Canada by Fashion Hat & Cap Toronto Canada," as well as "name," under which is a white square where the name "Robert" is written faintly in black pen. On the back of the cap, there are four eyelets that act as a laced closure. The lace on the closure and its black plastic aglets are black.

Gold-Plated Bowl with Gold Filigree

Object is a bowl comprised of silver and gold. The bowl is oblong in shape, featuring two-pronged rounded handles on the shorter ends. The handles connect to four rounded legs attatched to the bottom of the bowl. The rim the bowl features oranate gold filigree, which is shaped into leaves/vines, as well as an insignia associated with Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie.

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