Nicaragua, Republic. An Order of Cultural Independence “Rubén Darío”, Grand Cross Set I Class, c. 1960 Province of China with a green enameled oak

with a green enameled oak leaf wreath through the quadrants and crossed swords piercing the centre

red felt lined

Rare Norwegian Frontkjemper Award in Silver - in 830 Silver

very minor enamel chip in 12 o’clock obverse arm

The shoulder boards are firmly attached to the tunic

Nicaragua, Republic. An Order of Cultural Independence “Rubén Darío”, Grand Cross Set I Class, c. 1960 Province of China with a green enameled oak(Orden de la Independencia Cultural Rubn Daro). Instituted February 16th, 1951. (c. 1960 issue). A cased example with a breast star and sash badge to the Grand Cross, consisting of: 1. A breast star, constructed of gilded silver, consisting of a four pointed star with nine rays per arm, along with three rays in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enameled cross, both horizontal arms with white enameled swans, the