Stunning 1920s-1930s Bolivian Order of the Condor of the Andes Grand Officer Neck Badge
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Stunning 1920s-1930s Bolivian Order of the Condor of the Andes Grand Officer Neck Badge

Code: omm10004bvc
$675.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a stunning circa 1920s-1930s Bolivian Order of the Condor of the Andes Grand Officer neck badge. The blue-enameled Maltese cross has ball-tipped finials and Kantuta (cantua buxifolia) flowers between its arms. It hangs from an elaborate suspension in the form of a condor upon a green neck ribbon. Its face has a circular central medallion with the mountain of Potosi and a radiant gold sun in a blue sky encircled by a white enamel ring inscribed 'LA UNION ES LA FUERZA MCMXXV' (Strength through Unity 1925); the reverse has a central red enamel medallion bearing the gilt letters 'RB' (Republica Boliviano). The order was instituted on April 18, 1925 for civil and military merit and is Bolivia's highest award.

VINTAGE: Circa 1920s-1930s.

SIZE: Medallion: approximately 1-11/16" in height and 1-11/16" in width; ribbon: 31" in total length (including ties).

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt silver, enamel, silk.

ATTACHMENT: Suspension rings, clip, ribbon with ties.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a foreign medal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MIJX14 LFGEX5/14

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The medal is in exceptional condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.