Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. Decoration Of Francisco Esteban Gómez, Hero Of Matasiete, I Class, C.1995 Auction Archive reverse inscribed 18 DE SETEMBRO

reverse inscribed 18 DE SETEMBRO DE 1865 (September 18

He was admitted to the United States at New York

surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed VBIQVE PATRIAE MEMOR

both standing on a compartment featuring a thistle

maker marked "B&P"

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. Decoration Of Francisco Esteban Gómez, Hero Of Matasiete, I Class, C.1995 Auction Archive reverse inscribed 18 DE SETEMBRO(Condecoracin Francisco Esteban Gmez, Mata Siete). Badge (two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and navy blue enamels, measuring 51. 3 mm (w) x 55. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced loop, on its full length sash, additional badge in bronze gilt with red, white, light blue, yellow, green and brown enamels, measuring 49 mm (w) x 59. 2 mm (h), affixed to the sash via dual push pins); Miniature (in bronze gilt with red and navy blue