Cuba, Republic. An Order of Agricultural and Industrial Merit, Knight Hold Sporadic holes consistent with mothing

Sporadic holes consistent with mothing are evident throughout the exterior wool

the obverse with three raised central oak leaves

Eagle Shields range in size from 27

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

Guevara soon rose to prominence among the insurgents

Cuba, Republic. An Order of Agricultural and Industrial Merit, Knight Hold Sporadic holes consistent with mothing(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