Cuba, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Medal, Ii Class Hold This book is considered to

This book is considered to be the most serious and detailed publication on the subject of Ottoman medals and orders

demonstrating loss of finish consistent with wear

along with slight soiling of the interior liner

The blade exhibits cross graining despite the surface residue

Includes four pieces: tunic

Cuba, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Medal, Ii Class Hold This book is considered toIn silver gilt, a II Class medal depicting medical staff aiding an injured solider, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed CRUZ ROJA CUBANA RECONOCIMIENTO AL MERITO, reverse plain, marked ANTIGUA VILARDEBO Y RIERA STERLING HECHO EN CUBAN, measures 32mm (w) x 36. 7mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ball), weighs 20. 4 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with decorative bar, missing pin on reverse, enamels intact, scattered gilt