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Treasure Auction 22  2-3 Nov 2017
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Lot 1224

Starting price: 250 USD
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Bolivia, military badge, Order of the Condor of the Andes, 1925. 67 mm x 42 mm; 24.70 grams. Blue enameled Maltese cross with ball-tipped finials, Qantuta (cantua buxifolia) flowers between the arms; on elaborate suspension in the form of a condor; the face with 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 with a central red enamel medallion bearing the gilt letters 'RB' (Republica Boliviano). Visibly impressive decoration instituted in 1925 and awarded for exceptional merit to either civilians or military personnel. AU, well-preserved condition with only minor chipping to blue enamel to note.
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