Honduras, Republic. A Miniature Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilization, Officer (Civil Merit) in Gold, c.1900 Buy Now maker marked "BOULLANGER S R

maker marked "BOULLANGER S R DANUNOU PARIS" on the button hole attachment

The interior features a multi-coloured cotton liner that stands apart from the commonly seen and standard issue type

In olive fabric

he was transferred to the 3rd Infantry Battalion for service in the French theatre

The reverse of the tunic has a central

Honduras, Republic. A Miniature Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilization, Officer (Civil Merit) in Gold, c.1900 Buy Now maker marked "BOULLANGER S RInstituted in Honduras by President Jos Mara Medina on February 21, 1868. In 18k Gold, featuring a white enameled Maltese cross with green enameled laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre with the Honduras coat of arms, reverse centre "Merito Civil", on laurel suspension as well as unofficial bow suspension, measuring 11. 7 mm (w) x 37. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspensions), 1. 7 grams, extremely fine.