Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit In Gold, Officer's Badge, C.1865 Archive It measures approximately 240 mm

It measures approximately 240 mm (w) x 255 mm (l) x 160 mm (h)

In very fine condition

two buttons

the exterior with a maroon dimpled leather covering on all sides

flying machines

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit In Gold, Officer's Badge, C.1865 Archive It measures approximately 240 mm(Orden Honor al Merito). Instituted 1861. 1861 1881 Issue. A superb cross of French manufacture, in Gold, consisting of a white enameled cross with ball finials, with finely enameled laurels and coffee branches in each quadrant, obverse centre depicting the coat of arms of Venezuela, encircled by an enameled blue border inscribed by REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA (Republic of Venezuela), reverse depicting engraved inscription 29 AGOSTO 1861 (29 August, 1861)