Colombia, Republic. An Order Of San Carlos, Ii Class Grand Cross, C.1970 United Republic of double-stitched

double-stitched

as an alternative to the Burma Road

with the re-institution date “1870” in raised numbering on the lower arm

the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original sash ribbon

and bronze gilt

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of San Carlos, Ii Class Grand Cross, C.1970 United Republic of double-stitched(Orden de San Carlos). Instituted in 1954. Sash badge consisting of an enameled green Shamrock Cross in silver gilt, exhibiting cluster of silver rays in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a gilt Colombian coat of arms, mirrored reverse with the inscription ORDEN DE SAN CARLOS across the arms, measuring 49. 89 mm (w) x 54. 63 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), presenting minor wearing surfaces, suspended by a full length original sash ribbon with