Cuba, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Frank Pais, Ii Class Auction An “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1

An “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1

and Third Republic Version (in 18K Gold with blue and green enamels

According to Václav Mericka in his monumental work “Orden und Ehrenzeichen der Österreichisch-Ungarischen Monarchie”

maker marked "CONDECORACIONES JOYERIA / Cejalvo / CRUZ

with RZM paper label attached at the reverse

Cuba, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Frank Pais, Ii Class Auction An “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1(Orden "Frank Pas"). Four piece construction, heavily plated bronze with red and blue enamels, measuring 44 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback, intact enamels, accompanied by its 28. 5 mm (w) x 15 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback, in its plastic case of issue, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Frank Pais is awarded to Cuban citizens and foreigners for services to