Colombia, Republic. An Order of Boyaca, Grand Cross Star, by Fibo LTDA Republic of and awarded to the army

and awarded to the army and navy who served in the 1884-1885 campaign in north-eastern Indochina (North Vietnam)

ammunition pouch and frog exhibit the expected contact and wear for an item of this age

The earliest photos show him during his time in the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD = National Labour Service)

In grey bakelite with a silver painted finish

Colombia, Republic. An Order of Boyaca, Grand Cross Star, by Fibo LTDA Republic of and awarded to the army(Oden de Boyaca). Instituted August 6, 1930. In silver, features a sixteen point star of alternating smooth and faceted clusters of rays, the obverse medallion depicts a blue enamelled cross pattee with central bust of Simon Bolivar, with encircling inscription ORDEN DE BOYACA, the reverse presents a single vertical pin with locking mechanism, the reverse bears the cartouche of FIBO LTDA BOGOTA, measures 77 mm (w) x 77 mm (h), weighs 96. 53 grams,