Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. Decoration of Francisco Esteban Gómez, Hero of Matasiete, I Class, c.1995

(Condecoración Francisco Esteban Gómez, Mata Siete). Badge (two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and navy blue enamels, measuring 51.3 mm (w) x 55.7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced loop, on its full-length sash, additional badge in bronze gilt with red, white, light blue, yellow, green and brown enamels, measuring 49 mm (w) x 59.2 mm (h), affixed to the sash via dual push pins); Miniature (in bronze gilt with red and navy blue enamels, measuring 16 mm (w) x 16 mm (h), 11mm in diameter insignia in bronze gilt with navy blue enamels affixed to its original ribbon with pin); and Rosette (in red and white cloth, measuring 9.5 in diameter, mounted to a 18.7 mm (w) x 7.5 mm (h) fine gold-coloured bullion wire ribbon). Intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its case of issue, marked "CONDECORACION FRANCISCO ESTEBAN GOMEZ MATA SIETE / 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.