Cuba, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit, Companion, On Long Service Ribbon Archive 5 mm gilt aluminum insignia

5 mm gilt aluminum insignia illustrating an ornate frame

attached to the buckle is also a canvas belt tab as worn on the belt

And we will keep / True faith with you who lie asleep / With each a cross to mark his bed

case in better than fine condition

Cuba, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit, Companion, On Long Service Ribbon Archive 5 mm gilt aluminum insigniaInstituted in 1912. In bronze, maker marked "DATOR PLUS ULTRA" on the reverse, measuring 37. 8 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), very light contact, on its original blue long service ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cuban Order of Naval Merit was a state order of chivalry or merit. Its medals were awarded by the Cuban government from the 1910s through the 1950s and were manufactured by the Cuban firm Dator Plus Altra.