Honduras, Republic. A Miniature Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilization, Officer (Civil Merit) in Gold, c.1900 United Republic of 0 mm (w) x 52

0 mm (w) x 52

near mint condition with minimal scuffing and slight warping

An Iron Cross First Class 1914 by Schauerte & Höhfeld - Magnetic/iron core

Footnote: This Order is conferred upon individuals in recognition of humanitarian service to the nation

Leopold returned to Karlsruhe on August 10th and Prussian forces remained in Baden until order had been restored

Honduras, Republic. A Miniature Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilization, Officer (Civil Merit) in Gold, c.1900 United Republic of 0 mm (w) x 52Instituted in Honduras by President Jos Mara Medina on February 21, 1868. In 18k Gold, featuring a white enameled Maltese cross with green enameled laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre with the Honduras coat of arms, reverse centre "Merito Civil", on laurel suspension as well as unofficial bow suspension, measuring 11. 7 mm (w) x 37. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspensions), 1. 7 grams, extremely fine.