Guatemala. An Order Of Quetzal, Grand Cross, By Gardino And Cravanzola, C.1945 Archive he was named a Freeman

he was named a Freeman of Best

The chin strap is lightly cracked on the inward facing side from use

Urch (Matron)

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

measuring 29 mm x 30 mm

Guatemala. An Order Of Quetzal, Grand Cross, By Gardino And Cravanzola, C.1945 Archive he was named a Freeman(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.