Venezuela, Federal District (Caracas). An Order Of Diego De Losada, Ii Class, C.1985 United Republic of evidence of repainting

evidence of repainting

leather belt stamped “13”

Düttmann was appointed Squadron Leader of the 5th Squadron of JG 52 on December 23

Footnote: this badge is listed in Pogacic/Barac book on Croatian WWII awards and Insignia as “unknown Ustasha arm badge

Type II (1933-1936) (two-piece construction

Venezuela, Federal District (Caracas). An Order Of Diego De Losada, Ii Class, C.1985 United Republic of evidence of repainting(Orden Diego de Losada). Instituted on June 16, 1973. Badge (seven piece construction, in bronze gilt with red enamels, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 62. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced loop, minor gilt wear on the obverse centrepiece, adhesive repair evident on the reverse centrepiece, on its full length sash); Breast Star (three piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt, mounted to a silvered bronze base, measuring 54. 5 mm (w) x 86. 8 mm