Colombia, Republic. An Order Of San Carlos, Ii Class Grand Cross, C.1970 Hold on a loop for suspension

on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback

illustrating an oak leaf on either side

Overall in near very fine condition

by Deschler & Sohn (marked “1” on the pin)

following an injury he sustained when his airplane was shot down by German forces

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of San Carlos, Ii Class Grand Cross, C.1970 Hold on a loop for suspension(Orden de San Carlos). Instituted in 1954. Sash badge consisting of an enameled green Shamrock Cross in silver gilt, exhibiting cluster of silver rays in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a gilt Colombian coat of arms, mirrored reverse with the inscription ORDEN DE SAN CARLOS across the arms, measuring 49. 89 mm (w) x 54. 63 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), presenting minor wearing surfaces, suspended by a full length original sash ribbon with