Colombia, Republic. An Order Of San Carlos, Ii Class Grand Cross, C.1970 Hold Overall in near very fine

Overall in near very fine condition

original ribbons on the latter two awards

unmarked reverse measuring 48

following an injury he sustained when his airplane was shot down by German forces

illustrating an oak leaf on either side

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of San Carlos, Ii Class Grand Cross, C.1970 Hold Overall in near very fine(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