Cuba, Republic. Two Types of the Order of Military and Naval Merit for Good Conduct, Fourth Class

1. (Orden del Mérito Militar y Naval por Buena Conducta Cuarta Clase) Order of Military and Naval Merit for Good Conduct IV Class, gilt bronze and enamels, multi-piece construction, the obverse with a blue enamelled central medallion bearing the intertwined “MM” monogram surrounded by the motto “HONOR · VIRTUD · VALOR”, superimposed on a gilt Maltese cross with finely engraved arms and laurel wreath between the arms, the reverse with the Cuban national arms to the centre, on a dark blue ribbed ribbon with horizontal gilt suspension bar, measuring 50.7 mm x 55.1 mm inclusive of suspension, scattered contact wear and light enamel wear, very fine condition.

2. (Orden del Mérito Militar y Naval por Buena Conducta Cuarta Clase) Order of Military and Naval Merit for Good Conduct IV Class, gilt bronze and enamels, multi-piece construction, the obverse with a blue enamelled central medallion bearing the intertwined “MM” monogram within the motto “HONOR · VIRTUD · VALOR”, on a gilt Maltese cross with laurel wreath between the arms, the reverse with the Cuban national arms, on a light blue ribbed ribbon with decorated gilt suspension bar featuring an engraved laurel border motif, measuring 45.3 mm x 70.6 mm inclusive of suspension, light wear overall, very fine condition.

Footnote: The Cuban Orders of Military and Naval Merit for Good Conduct were awarded to members of the Cuban armed services in recognition of exemplary conduct, discipline, and faithful service.