Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo’s Period. An Order Of Christopher Columbus, Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction The shako measures 170 mm

The shako measures 170 mm at the front not inclusive of the visor and rises to a height of 200 mm at the rear

The tunic is fabricated from a fine green wool

with black threads remaining where the cuff title was sewn together

1) A membership book constructed of green cardboard

Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo’s Period. An Order Of Christopher Columbus, Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction The shako measures 170 mm(Orden Herldica de Cristbal Coln). Instituted by law on July 22, 1937, regulated in 1939. 1939 present issued. Civil Merit. A red enamel Pate cross with concave ends and ball finials in silver gilt, featuring clusters of two pointed rays in each quadrant also in silver gilt, obverse centre exhibiting an embossed silver bust of Christopher Columbus surrounded by a white enameled border with the inscription ILUSTRE Y ESCLARECIDO VARON DON CRISTOBAL