Cuba, Republic. An Order of Mariana Grajales visually-hidden 81 mm (w) x 26

81 mm (w) x 26

the Letter Which Accompanied His Mercantile Marine Medal (dated May 26

The Luftwaffe blue leather buffer pad has unfortunately been lost over time

the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-VERDIENST” (“FOR WAR MERIT”)

The aircraft had been airborne about ten minutes before it crashed near Hambledon

Cuba, Republic. An Order of Mariana Grajales visually-hidden 81 mm (w) x 26Instituted 1952. A multi rayed silver star with five points, the center medallion shows the relief figure of Mariana Grajales Cuello, surrounded by a green enameled ring with the inscription MARIANA GRAJALES 1868 1895, circumscribed by a laurel wreath in gilt, measures 43. 5mm (w) x 43. 3mm (h), reverse pinback, stamped REPBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO, extremely fine. Accompanied by its ribbon bar with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order