Cuba, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Medal, Ii Class Hold demonstrating loss of finish consistent

demonstrating loss of finish consistent with wear

This book is considered to be the most serious and detailed publication on the subject of Ottoman medals and orders

dated marked "l" (1926) and maker marked "R

Includes four pieces: tunic

along with slight soiling of the interior liner

Cuba, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Medal, Ii Class Hold demonstrating loss of finish consistentIn silver gilt, a II Class medal depicting medical staff aiding an injured solider, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed CRUZ ROJA CUBANA RECONOCIMIENTO AL MERITO, reverse plain, marked ANTIGUA VILARDEBO Y RIERA STERLING HECHO EN CUBAN, measures 32mm (w) x 36. 7mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ball), weighs 20. 4 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with decorative bar, missing pin on reverse, enamels intact, scattered gilt