Nicaragua, Republic. An Order of Cultural Independence “Rubén Darío”, Grand Cross Set I Class, c. 1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 5mm (w) x 126

5mm (w) x 126

3 mm (w) x 36 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

a rare non-combatant’s decoration in extremely fine condition

The Central Powers recognized the Independence of Romania under the Treaty of Berlin on 13 July 1878

the whole is surmounted by a silver Imperial Crown with a red enameled cap of maintenance

Nicaragua, Republic. An Order of Cultural Independence “Rubén Darío”, Grand Cross Set I Class, c. 1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 5mm (w) x 126(Orden de la Independencia Cultural Rubn Daro). Instituted February 16th, 1951. (c. 1960 issue). A cased example with a breast star and sash badge to the Grand Cross, consisting of: 1. A breast star, constructed of gilded silver, consisting of a four pointed star with nine rays per arm, along with three rays in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a blue enameled cross, both horizontal arms with white enameled swans, the