Cuba, Republic. A Fine Order Of Carlos Manual Cespedes Miniature Pair Auction Archive the suspension loop maker marked

the suspension loop maker marked with a wartime-style LDO code of “4” for Steinhauer & Lück

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Victoriaville

21 mm (w) x 47

Coastal Artillery War Badge

minor flecking is evident to the enamels and the two o’clock arm it missing its loop

Cuba, Republic. A Fine Order Of Carlos Manual Cespedes Miniature Pair Auction Archive the suspension loop maker markedAn Order of Carlos Manual Cespedes. Obverse bearing gold bust of Carlos Manual Cespedes encircled by blue enamel disc and green laurel enamel. Inscribed with Carlos Manual Cespedes 1868 (Year of Cuban Indpendence) Reverse bearing Cuban coat of arms encircled by blue enamel disc and green laurel enamel, 17. 16 mm (w) x 19. 39mm (h) (from top of ball suspension), very fine.