Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star Hold with enamel flaking apparent to

with enamel flaking apparent to centre blue reverse

with Birmingham hallmarked

1 Clasp - PALESTINE 1936-1939 (M

Ashford was arrested in a plot to overthrow both the Monarchy and Bayonet Constitution

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star Hold with enamel flaking apparent to(Orden al Mrito Militar 'Jos Mara Crdova'). Instituted in 1950. Two piece insignia in silvered silver with red, black and gray enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver gilt star base, each star point with five emanating rays, maker marked "MECO LTDA. BOGOTA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, contact marks evident on the centrepiece around the general's bust, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order