Cuba, Republic. An Order of Mariana Grajales consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (HJ-Marine Insignien)

(HJ-Marine Insignien)

on loop for suspension from period original ribbon with pin

very minor enamel chip on obverse 6 o’clock arm

the upper ribbon banner slightly undulated

at the age of 41

Cuba, Republic. An Order of Mariana Grajales consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (HJ-Marine Insignien)Instituted 1952. A multi rayed silver star with five points, the center medallion shows the relief figure of Mariana Grajales Cuello, surrounded by a green enameled ring with the inscription MARIANA GRAJALES 1868 1895, circumscribed by a laurel wreath in gilt, measures 43. 5mm (w) x 43. 3mm (h), reverse pinback, stamped REPBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO, extremely fine. Accompanied by its ribbon bar with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order