Cuba, Republic. A Group of Five Military Ribbon Bars Province of China and exceedingly rare decoration in

and exceedingly rare decoration in extremely fine condition

exhibiting an engraved flowing thistle-patterned design

east of Lake Illmen

the reverse medallion has been re-enamelled

but only when the provincial government was pressured to intervene

Cuba, Republic. A Group of Five Military Ribbon Bars Province of China and exceedingly rare decoration in1. Order of Naval Merit or Military Merit IV Class for Good Conduct, Order of Naval Merit or Military Merit IV Class for Special Services, Long Service Medal for Troops with seven chevrons, Cuban First World War Victory Medal, Armed Forces Merit Medal, National Reconciliation Medal with service star, Distinguished Service Medal, constructed of stainless steel with multi coloured enamel, mounted as a horizontal wear ribbon bar with dual reverse