Cuba, Republic. An Order of Ernesto Che Guevara, I & II Class United Republic of thanking and congratulating "all ranks

thanking and congratulating "all ranks of the Survey Service for the splendid work done throughout the whole Italian Campaign"

yellow and maroon embroidery

clasp in Gold and engraved in running script "Comrade B

At the start of a combat operation near Chorwon

this storied example remains in a very fine condition

Cuba, Republic. An Order of Ernesto Che Guevara, I & II Class United Republic of thanking and congratulating "all ranks1. (Orden Ernesto Che Guevara Primera Clase), four piece construction, 43,1 mm in diameter, weighing 32,7 grams, gilt metal with red enamel ring surrounding a high relief portrait of Ernesto Che Guevara in gilt, the inscription Ernesto Guevara Che above and below, reverse displaying the Cuban national coat of arms circumscribed Republica de Cuba Consejo de Estado, horizontal pin on reverse with visible traces of adhesive around the joint, overall very