Cuba. An Order Of Carlos J. Finlay, 1St Class Star, By Vilardebo & Riera Habana Hold The helmet was then converted

The helmet was then converted and painted with a glossy green exterior

The Order was awarded to civilians

the War Medal 1939-1945

and Collar Badge Pair: in white metal

Instituted in 1940 (in bronze gilt

Cuba. An Order Of Carlos J. Finlay, 1St Class Star, By Vilardebo & Riera Habana Hold The helmet was then convertedIn silver with light blue enamelled insignia, mounted to a silver with dark blue, white, green, red and yellow enamelled base, marked "FABRICADO EN CUBA" and maker marked "VILARDEBO & RIERA HABANA" on the reverse cartouche, 85 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the white enamels on one finial and in the yellow enamels throughout, fine.