second class
topped with an oxidized double-headed eagle under a golden Imperial crown
the insignia measuring 40 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)
the reverse presents a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering
the base appears to have been cut or sawn off of its original mountain and oxidation and loss of finish is evident throughout
Cuba, Republic. A Group of Armed Forces, Police, Fire Department, and Civic Decorations Newly Listed second class1. A mounted medal bar, measuring 80. 6 mm in length, suspended from an ornate gilt brass bar with engraved laurel decoration, consisting of: (a) Cuerpo Nacional de Bomberos Premio a la Abnegacin, gilt bronze and red enamels, the obverse with a flaming torch imposed over crossed fire axes and firefighting implements, circumscribed CUERPO NACIONAL DE BOMBEROS PREMIO A LA ABNEGACION, on a red ribbon with central dark blue stripe, measuring 39. 3 mm x