Order of Christopher Columbus, Civil Division, I Class Grand Cross
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SKU: 01.DOM.0102.102.01.000
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A red enamel Pateé cross with concave ends and ball finials in silver gilt, featuring clusters of two-pointed rays in each quadrant also in silver gilt, obverse centre exhibiting an embossed silver bust of Christopher Columbus surrounded by a white enameled border with the inscription ILUSTRE Y ESCLARECIDO VARON DON CRISTOBAL COLON (Illustrated and Illuminated Male, Christopher Columbus), surmounted by a silver laurel wreath and ornamented loop suspension, reverse centre exhibiting enameled Dominican Republic coat of arms in silver, measuring 50.56 mm (w) x 72.85 mm (h - inclusive wreath suspension), with general lost of gilt and tarnished silver, accompanied by original full-length sash badge in red silk, fine. https://www.emedals.com/north-america/other/dominican-republic-rafael-trujillo-s-period-an-order-of-christopher-columbus-grand-cross-c-1950
The Order of Christopher Columbus (Orden Heráldica de Cristóbal Colón) was founded on July 21, 1937, and regulated on February 3, 1939. It was named in honour of the works of Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer who navigated the Atlantic Ocean (1942-1502) reaching the costs of Americas.
The Order is awarded to civilians and military personnel in recognition of meritorious service rendered to the nation in the fields of humanitarianism, science or the arts. The grades are the Collar, I Class Grand Cross (with gilded breast star), II Class Grand Cross (with silvered breast star), Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.
In MedalBook the Order is classified into types; Type I consists of civil rewards, while Type II consists of the military reward.
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