Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, By Medina, C.1935 GTRexclude BC (May 1942)

BC (May 1942)

then raised to Fellowship in 1935

maker marked “20” for “C

iron core and silver frame

with silvered eagle

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, By Medina, C.1935 GTRexclude BC (May 1942)(Orden Nacional al Mrito). Instituted 1921. Type II. 1929 1937 issue. II Version. A four pointed, multi rayed star in silver gilt, obverse centre displaying hand painted coat of arms of Ecuador with the inscription AL BIEN PUBLICO (To the Public Welfare) in silver gilt, adorned by a silver flying condor, with enameled yellow, blue, and red Ecuadorian flags, surrounded by green enameled laurel, and oak, branches both in silver gilt, reverse with pin