Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star Hold inscribed "KANSELARIJ DER NEDERLANDSE ORDEN"

inscribed "KANSELARIJ DER NEDERLANDSE ORDEN" (The Chancery of the Dutch Orders) on the lid

Cravanzola - Grand Officers set of insignia

7 mm (w) x 31 mm (h) each

a bit rusty

Ontario on August 12

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star Hold inscribed "KANSELARIJ DER NEDERLANDSE ORDEN"(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