Haitian National Order of Honour and Merit, Officer’s Cross with original ribbon.
Country: Haiti
Decoration: National Order of Honour and Merit (Ordre National Honneur et Mérite)
Class: Officer
Suspension: Ribbon-mounted, as issued
Material: Gilt metal with enamel
Dimensions approx.: 43.30 × 36.81 mm
Medal Design:
Five-armed white enamel cross with central medallion bearing national symbols of Haiti. Blue enamel circlet with inscription “LIBERTÉ – ÉGALITÉ – FRATERNITÉ” on the reverse. Medal suspended from original ribbed ribbon with red edge stripes.
For condition, please refer to the pictures; all dimensions are approximate.
Condition:
Used condition. Enamel damage present (visible enamel loss/chips). Ribbon shows wear, staining, and age-related fading. Patina and surface wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully for full condition details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The National Order of Honour and Merit is one of Haiti’s principal state decorations, awarded for civil and military merit. The Officer class represents a mid-to-high grade within the order hierarchy. Original examples are sought after by collectors of Caribbean, Latin American, and international orders and decorations.
Summary:
Original Haiti National Order of Honour and Merit, Officer Class, complete with ribbon. Showing enamel damage and wear consistent with age. A genuine historical decoration suitable for collectors of world orders and medals.
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