United Kingdom. A Royal Guelphic Order, Knight Grand Cross (GCH), by Hamlet, c.1830 visually-hidden in shape of an oval

in shape of an oval oak and laurel wreath

while the Soviet-issued piece honours internationalist participation in defending the Cuban Revolution

and flanked by patriotic ribbons

The three companies' tins vary slightly in appearance

Italy Star and 1939-1945 Star

United Kingdom. A Royal Guelphic Order, Knight Grand Cross (GCH), by Hamlet, c.1830 visually-hidden in shape of an oval(Guelphen Orden). Instituted 1815. A popular and sought after order, in a typical of the period reduced style, consisting of an exquisitely hand filed multi ray star, obverse centre in Gold, presenting a white hand painted Hanoverian horse on a red enameled background, with blue enamel surround with motto in hand etched Gold lettering Nec Aspera Terrent (Not afraid of difficulties), fine green enameled laurels in Gold, with separably affixed Gold