Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star certificate_of_authenticity 1) A photograph with a

1) A photograph with a postcard reverse

most are Polish representing the Republic or the People's Republic

15 mm x 68

with blue interwoven “arrows”

and in pocket of issue

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit 'José María Córdova', I Class Grand Cross Star certificate_of_authenticity 1) A photograph with a(Orden al Mrito Militar 'Jos Mara Crdova'). Instituted in 1950. Two piece insignia in silvered silver with red, black and gray enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver gilt star base, each star point with five emanating rays, maker marked "MECO LTDA. BOGOTA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, contact marks evident on the centrepiece around the general's bust, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order