Venezuela, Republic. A Cross Of The Air Force, I Class Hold red and black embroidered insignia

red and black embroidered insignia on grayish-blue wool

yet it remains very supple to the touch

very rare medal

court-mounted with swing bar pinback

Venezuela, Republic. A Cross Of The Air Force, I Class Hold red and black embroidered insigniaTwo piece construction; gilt bronze measuring 42 mm x 42 mm; suspended from a wings hanger bearing the Venezuelan coat of arms; the hanger is maker marked N. S Meyer Inc. New York with the companys insignia and pinback on reverse; cross is pinned in place to a partial cardboard sales board, inscribed Meyer, New York, Army Navy Equipment; near mint condition with only minor corrosion at the 10 oclock position on the cross.