Venezuela, Federal District (Caracas). An Order of Diego de Losada, II Class, c.1985
Item #M0438-2
$200
(Orden Diego de Losada). Instituted on June 16, 1973. Badge (seven-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red enamels, measuring 44.3 mm (w) x 62.2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced loop, minor gilt wear on the obverse centrepiece, adhesive repair evident on the reverse centrepiece, on its full-length sash); Breast Star (three-piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt, mounted to a silvered bronze base, measuring 54.5 mm (w) x 86.8 mm (h), vertical pinback); and Miniature (two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red enamels, measuring 17.8 mm (w) x 24 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced loop, rosette on its original ribbon). Intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order of Diego de Losada is awarded for outstanding merit in the areas of work, urban development, culture and science, which contributes to the progress of the country and especially to the region, in four grades.