Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of The Liberator, Iii Class Star Archive two in zinc

two in zinc

In stamped brass base with brass face plated affixed by two spot solders

A certificate for the Front Flying Class for Jäger in Silver

with the arms of the cross inscribed “Sub Tuum Praesidium” (Latin - Under the Protection)

enamel chipping and cracking on the tips of the arms

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of The Liberator, Iii Class Star Archive two in zinc(Orden del Libertador). Instituted in 1880. Likely of French manufacture, in silver, oval centrepiece bearing the Venezuelan coat of arms, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 74 mm (w) x 83 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Liberator was instituted on September 14, 1880 and awarded for meritorious services to the country