Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of The Liberator, Grand Officer's Star, By Gathmann Hermanos, c.1920 Archive As of February 28

As of February 28

while reverse is clearly marked with RZM insignia and the maker code M4 /24

A Mercantile Marine War Medal

Minor discolouration is evident to the exterior

The outline of a Luftwaffe decal is visible directly beneath the left side ventilation hole

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of The Liberator, Grand Officer's Star, By Gathmann Hermanos, c.1920 Archive As of February 28(Orden del Libertador). Instituted 1880 by president Antonio Guzmn Blanco. 1880 1920 Issue. Of quality local manufacture, consisting of a finely faceted eight pointed multiple ray star in silver, obverse centre featuring a superposed bust of Simon Bolivar in silver gilt, surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed by his name, reverse with pin assembly and dual retaining pins, central cartouche denoting manufacture by Gathmann Hnos, Caracas,