Guatemala. An Order of Quetzal, Grand Cross Set, by Cravanzola, c. 1960 certificate_of_authenticity chipping evident in the blue

chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring)

which flew the Avro Anson

August Vahkal

the selection of Arthur proved to be prudent

This late-war example remains in a near extremely fine condition

Guatemala. An Order of Quetzal, Grand Cross Set, by Cravanzola, c. 1960 certificate_of_authenticity chipping evident in the blue(Orden del Quetzal). Instituted in 1936. The Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt consists of a five armed cross patte, each arm finished with ball tipped finials, with points between the arms, the obverse bearing the arms of Guatemala within a white enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters GUATEMALA AL MERITO; the reverse with a pale blue central medallion bearing the gilt Roman numerals MCMXXXVI (1936) within a white enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters