Cuba, Republic. An Order of Agricultural and Industrial Merit, Knight Hold Constructed of machine-embroidered grey threading

Constructed of machine-embroidered grey threading on a black wool background

this being one of only two service medals issued officially named to the recipient

which is celebrated each year as Independence Day

the obverse with three raised central oak leaves

left hand holding a triangle and the right arm encircling a trident and resting on a wreath

Cuba, Republic. An Order of Agricultural and Industrial Merit, Knight Hold Constructed of machine-embroidered grey threading(Orden del Mrito Agrcola e Industrial). Instituted January 20, 1944. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with red, green, white, orange, yellow, light blue, ultramarine blue and navy blue enamels, maker marked "VILARDEBO & RIERA HABANA" and marked "FABRICADO EN CUBA" (Made in Cuba) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 41. 1 mm (h) x 49. 9 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), worn on replacement green ribbon, enamels intact, contact marks notable on