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Centenary of the Victory of Adwa Medal
Awarded by Crown Council of Ethiopia
Established1996; 29 years ago (1996)


The Centenary of the Victory of Adwa Medal is a heraldic decoration conferred by the Crown Council of Ethiopia to recognize individuals who offer support for the identify, welfare, and unity of the people of Ethiopia. The medal is named for the Battle of Adwa of March 1, 1896, when the Ethiopian forces of Emperor Menelik II defeated an invading army of the Kingdom of Italy. [1][2]

Presentations are often granted at an annual dinner held in Washington, D.C. commemorating the Battle of Adwa's anniversary.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "MoA Anbessa Hosts ADWA Dinner in D.C. At Tadias Magazine".
  2. ^ "Charticle on Paul du Quenoy – Chart".
  3. ^ https://eliaswondimu.com/victory-of-adwa-centenary-medal/
  4. ^ "Ethiopian Crown Council Honors TSEHAI & Loyola Marymount on Adwa Anniversary at Tadias Magazine".
  5. ^ "Charticle on Paul du Quenoy – Chart".