Guatemala. An Order Of Quetzal, Grand Cross, By Gardino And Cravanzola, C.1945 Archive 1899 and was finally appointed

1899 and was finally appointed to Section Chief on May 22

measuring 29 mm x 30 mm

fearing a negative outcome – acknowledging the relative weakness of the Austrian Nazi movement – was already preparing to invade the country

Urch (Matron)

hallmarked and maker marked "FR" on the side bar of the Gold button hole attachment

Guatemala. An Order Of Quetzal, Grand Cross, By Gardino And Cravanzola, C.1945 Archive 1899 and was finally appointed(Orden del Quetzal). Instituted in 1936. Type II. (1941 Present Issue). A ten pointed cross with five branches in blue enamel, the obverse centre presents a central medallion representing the coat of arms of Guatemala, surrounded by a ring of white enamel inscribed GUATEMALA AL MERITO, the reverse presents the date in Roman Numerals MCMXXXVI, circumscribed by a ring of white enamel and the inscription ORDEN DEL QUETZAL, measuring 58. 37 mm (w) x 59.