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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 191

Dominican Republic. Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez y Mella. Set of Cross and Breast Star. (Instituted 9 September 1954, the principal Order of the Dominican Republic, awarded to both civilian and military personnel for distinguished service). Gilt Silver and enamels. Cross: 90mm (including wreath suspender). Narrow blue enamel cross on white enameled cross on rayed plaque; central medallion, gold legend on blue around cameos of Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez and Matias Ramon Mella on white enamel. Dominican Arms on back. On wreath suspender with ribbon tie. Breast Star: 76mm. Designs as Cross. Maker´s plaque on back: ANTIGUA VILARDEBO Y RIERA .HABANA. FABRICADO EN CUBA. Minor scuffing, some hairline enamel cracking on Star and minor contact marks on metal, About Extremely Fine. With blue-bordered white moiré sash. Set in blue case.

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$180