Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross In Gold, C. 1870 Hold and addressed to Feldafing (southern

and addressed to Feldafing (southern Bavaria)

Commander - Finely made in gold and enamels

1994 to May 10

hallmarked and maker marked "BIRKS-ELLIS" on the reverse

It was established under Executive Order 11544 by President Richard Nixon on July 8

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross In Gold, C. 1870 Hold and addressed to Feldafing (southern(Orden Honor al Merito). Instituted 1861. 1861 1881 Issue. A superb cross of French manufacture, in Gold, consisting of a white enamelled cross with ball finials, with finely enamelled laurels and coffee branches in each quadrant, obverse centre depicting the coat of arms of Venezuela, encircled by an enamelled blue border inscribed by REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA (Republic of Venezuela), reverse depicting engraved inscription 29 AGOSTO 1861 (29 August,