Cuba, Republic. An Order of Agricultural and Industrial Merit, Knight Buy Now 1942 and signed in blue

1942 and signed in blue ink by the commander of the 44th Infantry Division

two First War Merit Crosses (bronze

a superb Officer’s example in extremely fine condition

the reverse with a single stamp and indecipherable writing

Cuba, Republic. An Order of Agricultural and Industrial Merit, Knight Buy Now 1942 and signed in blue(Orden del Mrito Agrcola e Industrial). Instituted January 20, 1944. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with red, green, white, orange, yellow, light blue, ultramarine blue and navy blue enamels, maker marked "VILARDEBO & RIERA HABANA" and marked "FABRICADO EN CUBA" (Made in Cuba) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 41. 1 mm (h) x 49. 9 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), worn on replacement green ribbon, enamels intact, contact marks notable on