Honduras, Republic. An Order Of Santa Rosa And Of Civilization, Civil Merit, Grand Cross, C.1885   Auction Constructed of silver flat and

Constructed of silver flat and round wires forming a frame

and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red

33mm x 33mm

overall better than fine condition due to rusted hinge and seized closure-button - otherwise the exterior is extremely well preserved

Throughout his service

Honduras, Republic. An Order Of Santa Rosa And Of Civilization, Civil Merit, Grand Cross, C.1885   Auction Constructed of silver flat and(Orden de Santa Rosa y de la Civilizacin de Honduras). Instituted 1868. 1868 1901 Issue. A white enameled Maltese cross in silver gilt with ball finials, with enameled green laurel wreath between the arms, obverse centre featuring silver gilt field superposed by delicate coat of arms of Honduras in Gold, surrounded by the inscription ORDEN DE Sa. ROZA Y DE LA CIVILIZACION (Order of Santa Rosa and the Civilization) on an enameled green silver border,