Guatemala. An Order Of Quetzal, Grand Cross, By Gardino And Cravanzola, C.1945 Archive The chin strap is lightly

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

measuring 29 mm x 30 mm

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

he was named a Freeman of Best

Urch (Matron)

Guatemala. An Order Of Quetzal, Grand Cross, By Gardino And Cravanzola, C.1945 Archive The chin strap is lightly(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.