Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star Buy Now measuring 48 mm (w) x

measuring 48 mm (w) x 70 mm (l)

A machine embroiered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a swastika in its talons in silver/grey threads

some with raw or cloth undersides

the recipient name and rank (Oberfeldwebel Josef Schwanzer)

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star Buy Now measuring 48 mm (w) x(Orden al Mrito Militar 'Jos Mara Crdova'). Instituted in 1950. Two piece insignia in silvered silver with red, black and gray enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver gilt star base, each star point with five emanating rays, maker marked "MECO LTDA. BOGOTA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, contact marks evident on the centrepiece around the general's bust, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order