Cuba, Republic. An Order of Carlos J. Finlay GTRexclude by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry W

by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry W

8 mm x 31 mm inclusive of its sword and wreath suspension

worn on a Hanoverian suspension with an incorrect period ribbon

set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) and oak leaf branches

maker marked “3” on the surface of the reverse for manufacture by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid

Cuba, Republic. An Order of Carlos J. Finlay GTRexclude by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry W(Orden Carlos J. Finlay), Three piece construction, 37,4 mm wide, 52,9 mm high, weighing 35,5 grams, silvered and gilt metal featuring the portrait of Dr. Carlos Juan Finlay within a circular medallion surrounded by radiating rays, the name Carlos J. Finlay inscribed below, reverse displaying the Cuban national coat of arms circumscribed Republica de Cuba Consejo de Estado, fitted with a pentagonal ribbon of blue with double golden side stripes,