Guatemala. An Order Of The Quetzal, 5Th Class, Knight, Type I (1936-1941) Newly Listed Opportunities for scoring remained elusive

Opportunities for scoring remained elusive however

So often crosses of this importance are orphaned from their history

glue residue on both reverses from previous board mounting

28 mm x 33

Guatemala. An Order Of The Quetzal, 5Th Class, Knight, Type I (1936-1941) Newly Listed Opportunities for scoring remained elusiveFive piece construction, silver gilt with light blue and white enamels, painted observe centrepiece, marked "800" (silver) on the ring, 42. 8 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Quetzal was established in 1936 and is bestowed by the Government of Guatemala, and is its highest honour. The award acknowledges officials of nations, organizations and other entities whose artistic, civic, humanitarian, or