Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo’s Period. An Order Of Christopher Columbus, Grand Cross, C.1950 GTRexclude 2nd Class 1947-1972

2nd Class 1947-1972

captain of the second degree in 1916 and the first degree in 1919

this cross is a superb example and is rated mint

There was severe fighting in the surrounding hills and on the outskirts of the plain and the Japanese succeeded in cutting a long section of the Imphal-Kohima road and holding it for over three months

Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo’s Period. An Order Of Christopher Columbus, Grand Cross, C.1950 GTRexclude 2nd Class 1947-1972(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