Republic of Cuba Orden "Frank Pa?s"

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Orden "Frank Pa?s"

Order of Frank Pa?s . Awarded in two (2) classes.

Frank Pa?s was an integral part and leader of the Urban Cuban Underground movement that battled Battista and his police in Santiago.

No details known at the moment, under research.

Example of the medal ribbon: (Possibly used for both classes)

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An example of the Order cased and with ribbon bar, assuming First Class here, but not known for sure.

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This one was sold in Italy recently, Second Class Award.

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Reverse:

[Ulsterman]

Neat Order. Apparently Pais was commander of a separate and powerful other revolutionary movement and Che and he did not get along. if he hadn't been murdered........?

This seems to be a "Legion of merit" or "OBE" kind of thing and established early. i found a couple of awards made in 1962!

http://cuba.cu/ciencia/acc/crafael_rguez_ingles.htm

The above is interesting-imagine THAT medal bar!

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Additional example, Second Class Award:

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Details... multi-part construction:

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Interesting article about Frank Pais:

http://www.bohemia.cubaweb.cu/2006/07/13/h...frank-pais.html