Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Liberator, Grand Cross Star, By A. Fonson, C.1900 Archive unmarked but likely pre-war issue

unmarked but likely pre-war issue

lightly touched enamels

two Kriegsmarine trade sleeve patches

constructed of a wood frame with a faux light brown leather exterior

elevating the recipient from Major to Oberstleutnant

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Liberator, Grand Cross Star, By A. Fonson, C.1900 Archive unmarked but likely pre-war issue(Orden del Libertador). Instituted 1880. A faceted eight pointed star in silver, the obverse featuring a superposed facing left portrait of Simon Bolivar in silver, surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed with his name, reverse with central pin assembly and dual stays, makers cartouche of Auguste Fonson, Bruxelles, who managed the family firm from 1878 to 1902, along with French assay mark denoting . 800 silver purity, measuring 79. 94 mm (w)