Cuba, Republic. A Group of Three Orders of the Republic

1. (Orden Félix Varela Primera Clase) Félix Varela Order, First Class, silvered and gilt bronze with central gilt medallion bearing the portrait of Félix Varela surrounded by his name, mounted on an eight-pointed star with circular cut-out frame, reverse displaying the Cuban coat of arms and the inscription “REPÚBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO,” of three-piece construction, with visible staining on the white enamel ring, suspended from its tricolour ribbon of red, white, and blue, accompanied by its ribbon bar, measuring 45.2 mm x 42.2 mm.

2. (Orden Marianna Grajales) Marianna Grajales Order, silvered bronze with gilt and green enamel wreath, central medallion bearing the portrait of Marianna Grajales surrounded by her name and the years 1818–1893, reverse displaying the Cuban coat of arms and the inscription “REPÚBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO,” of four-piece construction, fitted with horizontal pin for wear, accompanied by its ribbon bar, measuring 43.2 mm x 42.4 mm. 

3. (Orden José Martí) José Martí Order (prior to 1979 type), gilt and enamel rectangular badge featuring two Cuban soldiers under the national flag with the inscription “FAR CUBA” above, reverse plain, suspended from its red ribbon with gilt rectangular suspension bar, accompanied by its ribbon bar, measuring 34.7 mm x 26.1 mm. 

All Orders are in very fine condition.

Footnote: The Félix Varela Order was instituted in honour of the Cuban philosopher, priest, and educator Félix Varela (1788–1853), awarded for exceptional achievements in culture, education, and science. The Marianna Grajales Order commemorates Marianna Grajales (1815–1893), the “Mother of the Homeland,” awarded to women who rendered outstanding service to the Republic. The José Martí Order, created in 1972, stands as Cuba’s highest state distinction, awarded to foreign dignitaries and national figures of extraordinary merit. The pre-1979 variant displayed here differs in design from the later star form and is among the rarest types issued by the Cuban state.