Order of Andres Bello, Grand Cross
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SKU: 01.VEN.0104.102.01.000
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Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. An Order of Andrés Bello, I Class, c.1975
(Orden Andrés Bello). Instituted in 1965. Badge (three-piece construction, in bronze gilt with lacquered navy blue and white enamels, measuring 43.3 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, on its full-length sash that exhibits one small stain); Breast Star (two-piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt with navy blue enamels, lacquered centrepiece ring, mounted to a silvered bronze base, measuring 78.5 mm (w) x 74.5 mm (h), vertical pinback); and Miniature (in bronze gilt with navy blue and white enamels, measuring 15 mm (w) x 15 mm (h) rosette on its original ribbon with pin). Intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its case of issue, marked "ORDEN ANDRES BELLO / PRIMERA CLASE" on the lid, marked "DISTINTIVOS VENEZOLANOS FABRICANTES" (Distinctive Venezuelan Manufacturers) on the inside lid, lightly soiled red felt medal bed, case also near extremely fine.
The Order of Andres Bello was established in Venezuela on October 15, 1965 as a replacement for the Medal of Public Instruction founded in 1870. Since its institution, it has been the third highest official award in the country, and it has been awarded exclusively to Venezuelans citizens for meritorious services to the country in the fields of education, literature, scientific research, cultural development, and the arts.
The Order consists of a Collar, Grand Cross, Commander, and Knight. These grades are also known as, I Class or Honor Cordon, II Class or Corbata (Necktie), and III Class or Medal.
The Collar of the Order is only worn by the President of Venezuela, who is the Head of the Order.
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The Order was named after Andres Bello (1781-1865) who has been perhaps the most recognized Venezuelan intellectual. He became a humanist, poet, legislator, philosopher and educator. He was closely related with the Chilean government where he created the University of Chile and wrote the first Spanish grammar for Hispanic Americans.
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