Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of The Liberator, Knight, C.1940 GTRexclude all medals plated

all medals plated

centrepiece insignia has been turned 180 degrees versus its eight-pointed star base

60mm including sun suspension x 41mm

the right end with a slotted receiver and when joined together

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of The Liberator, Knight, C.1940 GTRexclude all medals plated"(Orden del Libertador). Instituted 1880. Type II. 1922 2010 Issue. An early example, consisting of a twenty eight rayed cross in silver gilt, rays of alternating length, obverse centre depicting a superposed bust of Simon Bolivar encircled by the inscription SIMON BOLIVAR on an enameled blue board, the reverse featuring an engraved coat of arms of Venezuela, measuring 37. 67 mm (w) x 44. 77 mm (h inclusive of integral ball), laterally pierced ball