Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross In Gold, C. 1870 United Republic of compiled by Emo Bohúň and

compiled by Emo Bohúň and Gustáv Bežo

chipping evident in the blue enamels on the ray at 12 o'clock

15 mm x 51 mm)

featuring alternated gilt lions and castles in each quadrant

Footnote: Edward John Finnerty was born in Montreal in 1894 and was working as a Material Clerk prior to enlisting in the CEF in May 1915

Venezuela, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross In Gold, C. 1870 United Republic of compiled by Emo Bohúň and(Orden Honor al Merito). Instituted 1861. 1861 1881 Issue. A superb cross of French manufacture, in Gold, consisting of a white enamelled cross with ball finials, with finely enamelled laurels and coffee branches in each quadrant, obverse centre depicting the coat of arms of Venezuela, encircled by an enamelled blue border inscribed by REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA (Republic of Venezuela), reverse depicting engraved inscription 29 AGOSTO 1861 (29 August,