The Order was conferred on members of imperial house and upon persons who had rendered meritorious services.

Today, its current Grand Master is the President of the Crown Council, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, the grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia.

The plaque bears the badge of the order on a gold star with rays.

Lower grades of the order had the central cross botton enameled.

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