Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. Two Awards & Decorations

Item #m0438-1

$101

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. Two Awards & Decorations

Includes: 

1. Order of the Star of Carabobo (Condecoración Estrella de Carabobo): Badge (in silvered white metal, measuring 61.5 mm (w) x 61.3 mm (h), original ribbon with pinback); Miniature (in silvered bronze, measuring 16.5 mm (w) x 15.8 mm (h), original ribbon with pin); Ribbon Bar (insignia in silvered bronze, affixed to a cloth wrapped metal frame, measuring 40.5 mm (w) x 13 mm (h), dual push pins); and Rosette (in red and blue cloth, measuring 9 mm in diameter, push pin). Extremely fine. In its case of issue, marked with the Venezuelan Army insignia and inscribed "CONDECORACION ESTRELLA DE CARABOBO / UNICA CLASE" on the lid, marked "DISTINTIVOS VENEZOLANOS FABRICANTES" (Distinctive Venezuelan Manufacturers) on the inside lid, navy blue felt medal bed, case also extremely fine; 

2. Grand Cordon Award of the Metropolitan Mayor's Office of Caracas for Honourable Merit, I Class: Neck Badge (in bronze gilt in red, white, green and silver enamels with a lacquered finish, measuring 66.8 mm (w) x 70.8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on a full-length braided neck cord in fine gold-coloured bullion wire with clasp); and Lapel Badge (in bronze gilt in red, white, green and silver enamels with a lacquered finish, measuring 24 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), push pin). Intact enamels, extremely fine. In its case of issue, City of Caracas/Capital District coat-of-arms in bronze gilt, measuring 51.3 mm (w) x 51.3 mm (h), mounted to an 84 mm (w) x 128 mm (h) bronze gilt plaque inscribed "CONDECORACIÓN / GRAN CORDÓN / Alcaldia Metropolitana de Caracas / Honor Mérito / 1RA. CLASE" affixed to the lid, red felt medal bed with a raised platform in the centre, case also extremely fine.
 
Footnote: The Order of the Star of Carabobo is awarded to members of the Venezuelan Army for distinguished service and may also be awarded to members of other branches of the Venezuelan armed forces and to civilians for significant contributions to the army.