Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. An Order Of Andrés Bello, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1970 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac An oval bronze semi-hollow badge

An oval bronze semi-hollow badge

commanding the North Shore Regiment

on August 08

via "auctions" in which he was the sole bidder

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. An Order Of Andrés Bello, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1970 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac An oval bronze semi-hollow badge(Orden Andrs Bello). Instututed in 1965. Insignia in bronze gilt with blue enamels, mounted to a silvered metal eight pointed star base, each of the star points with five emanating rays, maker marked "RUSSELL UNIFORM CO. NEW YORK" on the reverse, measuring 82 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, scattered silvering and gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Andrs Bello was instituted in 1965