Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star (for Other Services)

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SKU: 01.CUB.0103.104.01.006

  • Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star (for Other Services) Obverse
  • Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star (for Other Services) Reverse

Estimated market value:

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Attributes

  • Country
    Cuba
  • Makers
    Adrien Chobillon
  • Composition
    Sterling Silver/Enameled
  • Inscription
    Obv: HONOR VIRTUD VALOR

Physical Description and Item Details


Type II; White Anchor Designating for Other Services, In silver with blue, white, red and green enamelled insignia, the white anchor designating for "other services", mounted to an eight-pointed star base, maker marked "AXC" (Adrien Chaubillon, Paris) and marked "950" (silver) on the pin and on the catch, 83.8 mm (w) x 83.5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, crazing and chipping evident in the enamels on the cross, light crazing in the blue enamels on the anchor, insignia fits loose versus the base, better than very fine.

History


This Order was primarily conferred by the Cuban Government in recognition of special naval merit.

When the Order was awarded to recognize other services the colour of the cross' enamel and ribbon change.

When the Order is awarded to recognize Naval Merit, the cross and the ribbon are Dark Blue.

When the Order is awarded to recognize Bravery in Combat, the cross and the ribbon are Purple.

When the Order is awarded to recognize Humanitarian Acts, the cross and the ribbon are Half Red and Half White.

When the Order is awarded to recognize Good Conduct, the cross and the ribbon are Blue.

When the Order is awarded to recognize Continuous Service, the cross and the ribbon are Half Blue and Half White.

When the Order is awarded to recognize Special Services, the cross and the ribbon are Green.

When the Order is awarded to recognize Other Services, the cross and the ribbon are White.

The top of the cross is surmounted by a section with the letters "N M" for Merito Naval.

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