Cuba, Socialist Republic. An Order for Service of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, I Class c.1980

(Order por el Servicio a la Patria en las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias - FAR). A scarce multiple-rayed five-armed plaque in silver gilt, obverse superimposed by a five-pointed silver star, with centre bearing a gilded Cuban Armed Forces emblem surrounded by an enameled green band inscribed POR EL SERVICIO A LA PATRIA FAR (For Service to the Fatherland), reverse medallion engraving a Cuban coat of arms and the inscription REPUBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO (Cuban Republic Consul of State), presenting typical Cuban opened back prongs, measuring 42.09 mm (w) x 44.41 mm (h), accompanied by original class ribbon bar, light contact, otherwise extremely fine.

Footnote: This Order is currently awarded by the Cuban government to the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) in recognition of extraordinary merit in carrying out their services to defend Cuba and its territorial integrity.