Bolivia, Republic. A National Order of the Condor of the Andes, II Class Grand Officer Star

Item #EU20463

$241

(Condecoración Nacional de la Orden del Cóndor de Los Andes). Instituted in 1925. In silver gilt with blue, red, white and green enamels, handpainted centrepiece, unmarked, measuring 69.7 mm (w) x 71.3 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, light crazing evident in the blue enamels on the left point of the arm at 6 o'clock and on the upper point of the arm at 9 o'clock, otherwise the enamels are intact, apparent repair to the pin, better than very fine.

 

Footnote: The National Order of the Condor of the Andes is a state decoration of Bolivia that was instituted on April 12, 1925. The Order is awarded for exceptional by Bolivians or foreign nationals, and can be awarded to both civilian or military personnel, in six grades: Collar, I Class Grand Cross, II Class Grand Officer, III Class Commander, IV Class Officer and V Class Knight.