Order of the Red Cross, Type I, Grand Cross
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SKU: 01.CUB.0108.101.01.000
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(La Orden de Honor y Mérito de la Cruz Roja Cubana). Instituted 1909. Type I. A silver gilt Greek cross with red enamel arms and a silver five point star in each quadrant, surmounted by a nicely enameled green wreath suspension, central medallion exhibiting a hand painted Cuban coat-of-arms, surrounded by the Latin inscription INTER INIMICOS CHARITAS (Charity between Enemies), reverse medallion presents an inscribed cypher on a light blue enameled field, surrounded by the Latin inscription ORDEN DE HONOR Y MERITO (Order of Honor and Merit), unmarked, measures 53mm (w) x 84mm (h- inclusive of wreath suspension and horizontally pierced integral ball), gilt is well worn on the entirety of cross, obverse white enamel ring chipped, reverse white enamel ring heavily chipped, glue residue around the exterior of the obverse central medallion, and along the interior edges of the coat-of-arms painting, reverse center medallion has slipped off center placing it slightly on the right side of the cross, red enamels fully intact, fair.
The Order was instituted by Presidential Decree on January 31, 1913. The Cuban Red Cross was founded on May 14, 1909, and soon after it was allowed to grant awards in the country. The Order was awarded for meritorious services according to the rank of the recipient. The Order was abolished in 1977. Type I has stars in the arms of the cross. Type II has rays in the arms of the cross.
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