Guatemala. An Order Of Quetzal, Grand Cross, By Gardino And Cravanzola, C.1945 Archive fearing a negative outcome –

fearing a negative outcome – acknowledging the relative weakness of the Austrian Nazi movement – was already preparing to invade the country

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Guatemala. An Order Of Quetzal, Grand Cross, By Gardino And Cravanzola, C.1945 Archive fearing a negative outcome –(Orden del Quetzal). Instituted in 1936. Type II. (1941 Present Issue). A ten pointed cross with five branches in blue enamel, the obverse centre presents a central medallion representing the coat of arms of Guatemala, surrounded by a ring of white enamel inscribed GUATEMALA AL MERITO, the reverse presents the date in Roman Numerals MCMXXXVI, circumscribed by a ring of white enamel and the inscription ORDEN DEL QUETZAL, measuring 58. 37 mm (w) x 59.