A Rare Cuban Order Of Carlos J. Finlay; Breast Star By Vilardebo & Riera Habana certificate_of_authenticity first pattern with drop tail

first pattern with drop tail eagle

stamped in black ink "WAR MEDAL 39-45" on the lid

was also living with them at 33 Soulis Street

Drocourt Queant Line

A Rare Cuban Order Of Carlos J. Finlay; Breast Star By Vilardebo & Riera Habana certificate_of_authenticity first pattern with drop tailMulti piece construction, silver gilt with yellow, blue, green, red and white enamels, marked "FABRICADO EN CUBA" and maker marked "VILARDEBO & RIERA HABANA" on the reverse cartouche, 87 mm x 89. 7 mm, vertical pinback, support added behind the lower left ball finial, crazing evident in the white enamels on that ball finial, scattered gilt wear on the star points and reverse, better than very fine.