Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. An Order Of Andrés Bello, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1970 United Republic of the reverse with two visible

the reverse with two visible mushroom-style rivets securing the obverse eagle in place

black leather slider and pebbled metal buckle with dual prongs on the right end

(Insignien für Hauptmann der Sturmgeschütze)

marked "93"

showing light fuzzing indicative of having been felted

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. An Order Of Andrés Bello, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1970 United Republic of the reverse with two visible(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