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(Orden de Carlos Manuel de Cespedes). Instituted in 1926. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, with distinctive rounded corners, the exterior with a maroon leather-look paper covering on all sides, inside lid lined in white satin and padded, a white cardboard insert placed within the off-white synthetic lined base and housing a raised platform in cream-coloured felt, push release closure, measuring 89 mm (w) x 126.5 mm (h) x 45.8 mm (d), light wear evident on the lid, the bottom with a gouge present, light soiling on the satin lining and the felt medal bed, fine.
Footnote: The Order was instituted on April 18, 1926 and awarded to recognize especial merit and service to the Republic of Cuba. It was named for Carlos Manuel de Céspedes (1819-1874), a leading figure in the Cuban War of Independence who made the "Grito de Yara" (Cry of Yara) on October 10, 1868 declaring Cuban independence and was President of the fledgling republic from 1869 to 1873.
This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.