Venezuela, Republic. A Cased Order of the Libertador, I Class visually-hidden with a dagger scabbard protruding

with a dagger scabbard protruding from the underside of the bag

but with enough remaining to positively identify this badge as silver grade

The buttons are attached to the reverse via a variety of clips

The shako is flanked by aluminum rivets and discs accommodating a multi-piece chinstrap consisting of a black leather base topped by cascading

entitled "The Second Afghan War 1878-80 - Abridged Official Account

Venezuela, Republic. A Cased Order of the Libertador, I Class visually-hidden with a dagger scabbard protruding(Orden del Libertador). Instituted October 22nd, 1813 by Simon Bolivar. A cased order of the Liberator, consisting of: 1. A I Class breast star, constructed of faceted silvered and gilded bronze with enamels, in the shape of an eight pointed star with five rays between each arm, along with a multi ray sunburst with dual rays, the obverse with an ovular medallion featuring the right facing profile of Simon Bolivar in a blue enamel surround inscribed