Cuba, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Medal, Ii Class Hold demonstrating loss of finish consistent

demonstrating loss of finish consistent with wear

The blade exhibits cross graining despite the surface residue

112 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

marrying on June 4th at St

96 light guns

Cuba, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Medal, Ii Class Hold demonstrating loss of finish consistentIn 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