Colombia, Republic. An Order of Military Merit “Jose Maria Cordoba”, Officer’s set c. 1960 GTRexclude on its original tri-colour ribbon

on its original tri-colour ribbon with hook and eye

A reinforced slit is set into the wool just above the eagle

the reverse with a central “XXV” (Roman numerals - 25)

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the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and flattened vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch

Colombia, Republic. An Order of Military Merit “Jose Maria Cordoba”, Officer’s set c. 1960 GTRexclude on its original tri-colour ribbon(Orden del Mrito Militar "Jos Mara Crdova"). Instituted in 1950. Constructed of silver, an enameled black four armed cross with enameled red details, encircled by an enameled gray border inscribed ORDEN AL MERITO GENERAL JOSE MARIA CORDOBA, obverse centre in gil featuring the portrait of Jose Maria Cordova facing front, the reverse is plain with inscription ARMAS DE DISCRECION PASO DE LOS VENCEDORES, suspended by original red ribbon with typical