Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. An Order Of Andrés Bello, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1970 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a crossed sword ornament is

a crossed sword ornament is attached to the 12 o’clock arm with a crown suspension

Army (Heer) Infantry Hauptmann's (Captain's) Shoulder Boards

and Bullet (silvered zinc

via "auctions" in which he was the sole bidder

(thus the abbreviated name "Sidcot" and was used by the British

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. An Order Of Andrés Bello, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1970 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a crossed sword ornament is(Orden Andrs Bello). Instututed in 1965. Insignia in bronze gilt with blue enamels, mounted to a silvered metal eight pointed star base, each of the star points with five emanating rays, maker marked "RUSSELL UNIFORM CO. NEW YORK" on the reverse, measuring 82 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, scattered silvering and gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Andrs Bello was instituted in 1965