Cuba, Republic. An Order Of Honor & Merit Of The National Red Cross, Grand Cross Star, By Vilardebo Y Riera, C.1915 Archive For his achievements in the

For his achievements in the fight against the Allied forces during Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands

is made out to royal Major and Battalion Commander in the 10th Infantry Regiment

The letter reads “Dear Madam

measuring 9 mm (w) x 16 mm (h)

which encompasses the forehead

Cuba, Republic. An Order Of Honor & Merit Of The National Red Cross, Grand Cross Star, By Vilardebo Y Riera, C.1915 Archive For his achievements in the(La Orden de Honor y Mrito de la Cruz Roja Cubana). Instituted 1913. Type I. 1913 1978 issue. Of local manufacture, a fine eight pointed faceted star in silver gilt, obverse featuring a nicely enameled red Latin Cross, depicting five pointed silver star in each quadrant, centre medallion exhibiting a handmade Cuban coat of arms, surrounded by an enameled white border with Latin inscription INTER INIMICOS CHARITAS 1909 (Charity between Enemies), and