Cuba, Republic. A Group of Four Miniature Orders

1. (Orden del Mérito Naval por Otros Servicios Segunda Clase) Order of Naval Merit for Other Services II Class Star, miniature gilt and enamel badge featuring a white enamel Maltese cross imposed on a blue enamel anchor and green enamel wreath, with central medallion bearing intertwined initials within blue enamel ring, reverse marked “Vilardebo & Riera Habana”, measuring 19.4 mm x 22.3 mm inclusive of suspension device.

2. (Orden de la Cruz Roja Cubana Segunda Clase) Cuban Order of the Red Cross II Class, miniature gilt and enamel badge with red enamel cross imposed on radiant starburst, central medallion featuring Cuban heraldic elements and surrounding inscription, reverse retaining screwback fitting and marked “Vilardebo & Riera Habana”, measuring 19.8 mm x 22.4 mm inclusive of suspension device.

3. (Orden del Mérito Militar y Naval por Buena Conducta Primera Clase) Order of Military and Naval Merit for Good Conduct I Class Star, miniature gilt and enamel badge featuring a white enamel Maltese cross imposed on radiant multi-pointed star and green enamel wreath, with blue enamel central medallion bearing intertwined initials and surrounding inscription, reverse marked “Vilardebo & Riera Habana”, measuring 20.6 mm x 22.5 mm inclusive of suspension device.

4. (Orden del Mérito Militar y Naval por Otros Servicios Primera Clase) Order of Military and Naval Merit for Other Services I Class Star, miniature gilt and enamel badge featuring blue enamel Maltese cross imposed on radiant multi-pointed star and green enamel wreath, with blue enamel central medallion bearing intertwined initials and surrounding inscription, reverse marked “Vilardebo & Riera Habana”, measuring 21 mm x 24.5 mm inclusive of suspension device.

All items exhibit surface wear, oxidation, enamel chipping, and age-related patina, with no ribbons present; overall, fair condition.

Footnote: Vilardebo & Riera of Havana was among the best-known Cuban makers and retailers of orders, decorations, and insignia during the Republican period.