Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross In Gold, C. 1870 Auction Archive 5) A War Commemorative Medal

5) A War Commemorative Medal 1870/1871

constructed of circular compressed paper

dated 23 January 1943

and continued to be awarded until the final abolition of the monarchy in 1973

size stamped in white ink "55" with two other approval stamps flanking the size stamp on the left side

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross In Gold, C. 1870 Auction Archive 5) A War Commemorative Medal(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,