Honduras, Republic. A Miniature Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilization, Officer (Civil Merit) in Gold, c.1900 Buy Now maker marked "BOULLANGER S R

maker marked "BOULLANGER S R DANUNOU PARIS" on the button hole attachment

Both the top and bottom edges of the cap band are trimmed with white piping

The interior features a multi-coloured cotton liner that stands apart from the commonly seen and standard issue type

oxidation of the metal evident

His courage and ability were of the highest order and undoubtedly contributed to the success of the operation

Honduras, Republic. A Miniature Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilization, Officer (Civil Merit) in Gold, c.1900 Buy Now maker marked "BOULLANGER S RInstituted in Honduras by President Jos Mara Medina on February 21, 1868. In 18k Gold, featuring a white enameled Maltese cross with green enameled laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre with the Honduras coat of arms, reverse centre "Merito Civil", on laurel suspension as well as unofficial bow suspension, measuring 11. 7 mm (w) x 37. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspensions), 1. 7 grams, extremely fine.