Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. An Order Of Andrés Bello, Collar, C.1980 Auction pair awarded to Sergeant A

pair awarded to Sergeant A

barrels of lime and kegs of bottled Rainier beer surviving at the wreck site as part of the cargo the ship was carrying

silvered insignia mounted to a bronze gilt cross base

probably replacing the original ‘J

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic. An Order Of Andrés Bello, Collar, C.1980 Auction pair awarded to Sergeant A(Orden Andrs Bello). Instituted in 1965. The centrepoint of the chain with the Badge of the Order in bronze gilt with navy blue and white enamels, the full obverse and reverse centrepiece of which is lacquered, the Badge suspended from a second badge with incorporates a two piece construction and bears the bust of Andrs Bello within a wreath in bronze gilt with red, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 38. 8 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h), the chain with