Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross In Gold, C. 1870 United Republic of 66mm (suspension 25x27mm)

66mm (suspension 25x27mm)

in bronzed

Due to the damage sustained

Korean 1950 - Silver Cross court mounted

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross In Gold, C. 1870 United Republic of 66mm (suspension 25x27mm)(Orden Honor al Merito). Instituted 1861. 1861 1881 Issue. A superb cross of French manufacture, in Gold, consisting of a white enamelled cross with ball finials, with finely enamelled laurels and coffee branches in each quadrant, obverse centre depicting the coat of arms of Venezuela, encircled by an enamelled blue border inscribed by REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA (Republic of Venezuela), reverse depicting engraved inscription 29 AGOSTO 1861 (29 August,