reverse is plain with makers mark MAPPIN&WEBB LTD on 6 o’clock arm
chipping evident in the blue enamels on the ray at 12 o'clock
compiled by Emo Bohúň and Gustáv Bežo
featuring alternated gilt lions and castles in each quadrant
The interior presents plain
Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross In Gold, C. 1870 United Republic of reverse is plain with makers(Orden Honor al Merito). Instituted 1861. 1861 1881 Issue. A superb cross of French manufacture, in Gold, consisting of a white enamelled cross with ball finials, with finely enamelled laurels and coffee branches in each quadrant, obverse centre depicting the coat of arms of Venezuela, encircled by an enamelled blue border inscribed by REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA (Republic of Venezuela), reverse depicting engraved inscription 29 AGOSTO 1861 (29 August,