The Order of the Queen of Sheba was originally instituted as a ladies'

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in 1922 in the

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by Empress Zawditu and would later become the diplomatic symbol of a holy pact.

Classes

The Order of the Queen of Sheba is presented in the following classes: * Collar (only in favor of members of the royal family) * Grand Cordon (limited to 25) * Grand Officer (limited to 45) * Commander (limited to 55) * Officer (unlimited) * Member or Chevalier (i.e. "Knight"; also unlimited)

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Plaque of the order

Badge of the order

Queen of Sheba The Queen of Sheba ( he, מַלְכַּת שְׁבָא‎, Malkaṯ Šəḇāʾ; ar, ملكة سبأ, Malikat Sabaʾ; gez, ንግሥተ ሳባ, Nəgśətä Saba) is a figure first mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. In the original story, she bring ...

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