 Order of the Liberator, Commander's Badge, Founded 1854. 10-Karat Gold, 58 x 47.6mm (including loop). Red-pale blue-yellow moiré neck cravat. The badge is comprised of 28 openwork rays around an oval center presenting a half-length uniformed bust of the Liberator, the outer blue-enamel outer band inscribed SIMON BOLIVAR. Rev. Arms of the Republic.
This is the highest decoration of Venezuela, founded March 11, 1854 to recognize both military and civil merit, and is also known as the Order of the Bust of Bolivar. This example is believed to have been awarded to a U.S. Army Colonel who served as Military Attaché in Caracas in the 1960's. No maker's name. About Uncirculated. (Est. $350-$400)
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