Colombia, Republic. An Order of Military Merit “Jose Maria Cordoba”, Officer’s set c. 1960 Province of China extending on both sides of

extending on both sides of swastika are large oakleaves in Cellion

A heavyweight paper calling card with an embossed golden presidential seal in the centre on the top

on a loop for suspension (unmarked) with its period original full-size ribbon

measures 206 mm x 140 mm

Footnote: This close combat clasp stems from the personal collection of predominant historian Thomas Durante

Colombia, Republic. An Order of Military Merit “Jose Maria Cordoba”, Officer’s set c. 1960 Province of China extending on both sides of(Orden del Mrito Militar "Jos Mara Crdova"). Instituted in 1950. Constructed of silver, an enameled black four armed cross with enameled red details, encircled by an enameled gray border inscribed ORDEN AL MERITO GENERAL JOSE MARIA CORDOBA, obverse centre in gil featuring the portrait of Jose Maria Cordova facing front, the reverse is plain with inscription ARMAS DE DISCRECION PASO DE LOS VENCEDORES, suspended by original red ribbon with typical