Honduras, Republic. A Miniature Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilization, Officer (Civil Merit) in Gold, c.1900 Archive the edge inscribed “Firefighter Steven

the edge inscribed “Firefighter Steven R

the reverse presents a decoration vertical pin with dual stays

each of the collars adorned with Forstaufseher collar tabs consisting of two individual oak leaves with one acorn each

45 mm (w) x 109

each constructed of bronze (with applicable silver and gilt) with multi-coloured enamels and suspended from period original ribbons with horizontal pinbacks

Honduras, Republic. A Miniature Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilization, Officer (Civil Merit) in Gold, c.1900 Archive the edge inscribed “Firefighter StevenInstituted in Honduras by President Jos Mara Medina on February 21, 1868. In 18k Gold, featuring a white enameled Maltese cross with green enameled laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre with the Honduras coat of arms, reverse centre "Merito Civil", on laurel suspension as well as unofficial bow suspension, measuring 11. 7 mm (w) x 37. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspensions), 1. 7 grams, extremely fine.