Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Boyaca, Grand Cross, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1960 United Republic of the badge demonstrates total loss

the badge demonstrates total loss of silver finish and evidence of period repair to the catch

with very crisp details

unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Braća Knaus of Zagreb

followed by an Addenda

who eventually held the rank of Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel)

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Boyaca, Grand Cross, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1960 United Republic of the badge demonstrates total loss(Oden de Boyaca). Instituted August 6, 1930. A Grand Cross Set, featuring a silver cross pattee with blue enamel arms, the obverse medallion presents a high relief bust of Simon Bolivar facing left in silver, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed ORDEN DE BOYACA, the reverse medallion features the inscription REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA, measures 55. 42mm (w) x 60. 55mm (h inclusive of integral ball atop 12 oclock arm), weighs 44. 1 grams, enamel chips