Cuba, Republic. A Group of Patriotic and Organizational Insignia

1. Cuban National Flag Pin, constructed of stitched cloth in the form of the Cuban national flag of the 1902–1906 Republican period, mounted to a long gilt brass stickpin suspension with spherical finial, measuring 80 mm x 60 mm.

2. Cuban National Flag Pole Pin, constructed of stitched cloth in the form of the Cuban national flag of the post-1906 Republican and modern pattern, mounted to a gilt brass pole and long stickpin suspension with spherical finial, measuring 75.3 mm x 130.4 mm inclusive of the pole pin.

3. (Dirección de Cárceles Collar Tabs) Prison Directorate Collar Tabs, a pair of collar insignia constructed of gilt metal, each bearing crossed sabres surmounted by stylized initials “D” and “C”, one in silvered finish and the other in gilt finish, both with horizontal attachment hardware to the reverse, each measuring 40.1 mm x 22.6 mm.

4. Veterans of the War of Independence Pins, a pair of gilt and enamel veterans’ membership pins bearing the inscription “GUERRA DE INDEPENDENCIA DE CUBA 1895–1898” surrounding the Cuban coat of arms within wreaths, one retaining screwback attachment and the other buttonhole-style fitting, measuring 16.2 mm and 18.7 mm respectively.

5. (Asociación Nacional de Hijas de Libertadores Pin) National Association of the Daughters of Liberators Pin, constructed of gilt metal and enamel, the circular badge bearing the portrait of a Cuban independence fighter within a blue star and the surrounding inscription “ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE HIJAS DE LIBERTADORES”, with horizontal pinback fitting to the reverse, measuring 20.9 mm.

6. (Asociación de Retirados y Pensionistas de las Fuerzas Armadas de Cuba) Association of Retired Personnel and Pensioners of the Armed Forces of Cuba pin, constructed of gilt metal and multicoloured enamel, the circular badge bearing military trophies over a red enamel triangle and the green inscription “UNIÓN 1942”, the reverse retaining its original screwback disc maker-marked “ANTIGUA VILLARÓ Y RIERA HABANA”, measuring 17.4 mm.

7. Cuban Army Coat Button, constructed of silvered metal, the domed button bearing the national coat of arms of the Republic of Cuba surmounted by a Phrygian cap and flanked by flags, with loop attachment to the reverse, measuring 24 mm.

8. Cuba Libre Buttons, a trio of Spanish-American War souvenir buttons constructed of darkened white metal, each bearing the inscription “CUBA LIBRE” above the Cuban coat of arms, one mounted on an original jeweller’s display card inscribed in manuscript “Cuba Libre Button” and “taken from a dead Spaniard”, the reverse printed “J. GUMBINGER, Watchmaker, Jeweler & Optician (Graduate), Jacksonville, Fla.”, the buttons maker-marked by A. Hylen of Chicago.

All items are in good to fair condition, with age wear, oxidation, enamel loss, corrosion, loose stitching, and service use visible throughout.

Footnote: This eclectic group spans nearly a century of Cuban history, from Spanish-American War “Cuba Libre” souvenirs acquired by American soldiers during the 1898 campaign, to early Republican national symbols, veterans’ organizations, prison service insignia, and post-1959 associations tied to descendants of independence fighters and retired members of the Cuban armed forces. The screwback badge by Antigua Villaró y Riera of Havana was produced by one of Cuba’s best-known jewellers and insignia manufacturers. Together, the pieces illustrate the enduring use of patriotic emblems and organizational badges in Cuban civic and military life.