Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star Buy Now also enameled between the arms

also enameled between the arms

a downward-pointing sword in his left hand

numerals 1-10

A machine embroiered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a swastika in its talons in silver/grey threads

The smooth-finished raw underside of the sweatband is stamped in black ink "Bl

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star Buy Now also enameled between the arms(Orden al Mrito Militar 'Jos Mara Crdova'). Instituted in 1950. Two piece insignia in silvered silver with red, black and gray enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver gilt star base, each star point with five emanating rays, maker marked "MECO LTDA. BOGOTA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, contact marks evident on the centrepiece around the general's bust, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order