Cuba - Order of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
1st Class set of insignia comprising breast star and sash badge in gold, silver gilt and enamels circa 1940
Measurements: Star - 85mm x 85mm. Sash badge - 62mm x 50mm
All the rays of the star are in gilt indicating the superior or presidential 1st grade, as awarded to heads of state and the star is signed on the reverse "Antigua Vilaruebo y Riera Habana"
Carlos Cespedes was the first president of the Cuban Republic 1869
(M18) Price: £1650 (GBP)