Cuba, Republic. An Order of Naval Merit, Companion, on Long Service Ribbon

Instituted in 1912. In bronze, maker marked "DATOR PLUS ULTRA" on the reverse, measuring 37.8 mm (w) x 38.5 mm (h), very light contact, on its original blue long service ribbon, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Cuban Order of Naval Merit was a state order of chivalry or merit. Its medals were awarded by the Cuban government from the 1910s through the 1950s and were manufactured by the Cuban firm Dator Plus Altra.