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Republic Order of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Grand Cross Breast Star ND (Instituted 1926) UNC (Light Surface Hairlines), Barac-59, R&S-Cu61a (this type featured on the cover). 86mm. 70.73gm. Brass with blue and red enameling. Pin clasp on reverse with tiny hallmark. Pre-1979 type. By all indications a very rare and impressive decoration, bestowed on national and foreign citizens for merit or service to the Republic of Cuba, according to Ross and Stahl, and which, according to the prior owner of this piece, has been awarded to only 8 Cuban and 5 or 6 foreign citizens. Cespedes is considered a Cuban revolutionary hero, who freed his slaves and drafted the declaration for Cuban independence in 1868.
From the El Don Diego Luna Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/cuba/cuba-republic-order-of-carlos-manuel-de-cespedes-grand-cross-breast-star-nd-instituted-1926-unc-light-surface-hair/a/61155-97273.s?type=CoinArchives61155
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 400-600 USD
Republic Order of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Grand Cross Breast Star ND (Instituted 1926) UNC (Light Surface Hairlines), Barac-59, R&S-Cu61a (this type featured on the cover). 86mm. 70.73gm. Brass with blue and red enameling. Pin clasp on reverse with tiny hallmark. Pre-1979 type. By all indications a very rare and impressive decoration, bestowed on national and foreign citizens for merit or service to the Republic of Cuba, according to Ross and Stahl, and which, according to the prior owner of this piece, has been awarded to only 8 Cuban and 5 or 6 foreign citizens. Cespedes is considered a Cuban revolutionary hero, who freed his slaves and drafted the declaration for Cuban independence in 1868.
From the El Don Diego Luna Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/cuba/cuba-republic-order-of-carlos-manuel-de-cespedes-grand-cross-breast-star-nd-instituted-1926-unc-light-surface-hair/a/61155-97273.s?type=CoinArchives61155
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 400-600 USD