Dominican Republic, Trujillo Period. An Order Of The Benefactor Of The Nation, Bronze Class, C.1960

(Orden del Benefactor de la Nación). Instituted in 1955 by Rafael Trujillo. A 25-pointed sun in bronze, obverse displaying a right-facing bust of Trujillo flanked by two Dominican flags with five stars between them, the reverse featuring a central Dominican coat of arms surrounded by the legend 25 AÑOS DE LA GLORIOSA ERA DE TRUJILLO AÑO DEL BENEFACTOR DE LA PATRIA (25 Years of the Glorious Era of Trujillo, Year of the Benefactor of the Fatherland), measuring 46.69 mm (w) x 54.72 mm (h - including integral ball suspension), presenting general bronze oxidation, suspended by replaced ribbon, fair.

Footnote: Instituted in 1955 by Rafael Trujillo to reward his supporters in the 25 year of his command in the country.