Colombia, Republic. An Order of Military Merit “Jose Maria Cordoba”, Officer’s set c. 1960 Province of China a late-war pair most likely

a late-war pair most likely applied to an M44 tunic in better than very fine condition

founded what was known as the Black Band[2] in Bohemia early in 1809

a well-preserved Victorian Royal Artillery tunic in better than very fine condition

while an additional narrow pocket is set into the lower edge of the right breast flap

Colombia, Republic. An Order of Military Merit “Jose Maria Cordoba”, Officer’s set c. 1960 Province of China a late-war pair most likely(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