Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of The Liberator, Grand Cross, C.1940 Auction on a original full-length neck

on a original full-length neck ribbon

all edged in twisted silver piping

with original ribbon as issued

and Commemorative Medal for the War of 1915-1918

Although originally established as a temporary measure

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of The Liberator, Grand Cross, C.1940 Auction on a original full-length neck(Orden del Liberator). Instituted on October 22, 1813 by Simon Bolivar. Type II (1922 1910). A silver gilt multiple ray sunburst with dual rays at 12, 3, 6 and 9 oclock, with conjoining bar between every ray creating an oval shape, centre obverse features a right facing bust of Simon Bolivar, in a blue enamel surround inscribed SIMON BOLIVAR, reverse center bears superimposed coat of arms on medallion, measures 47. 5mm (w) x 58. 0mm (h inclusive of