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Example of the Order, found on eBay:

Orden "Juan Marinello" ? Juan Marinello? Order It is conferred to Cuban or foreign citizens for having developed a continuous activity which constitutes an important contribution to people?s ideological struggle and an outstanding achievement for the development of artistic and literary culture and journalism. Juan Marinello was once a leader of Cuba's Communist Party & Regent of The University of Havana. 20th in precedence in the Cuban ODM Hierarchy. Example of the medal ribbon:

Example of a cased Third Class award, with ribbon bar:

Orden "Por el Servicio a la Patria en FAR" Order for Service In The Armed Forces Of The Revolution. Awarded in three (3) classes. 6th in hierarchy. No details known. Possibly a screw-back award. Example of the ribbons for all three classes:

Photo of Mella:

An example of the Order, cased with ribbon bar:

Orden "Julio Antonio Mella" Order of Julio Antonio Mella. 16th in precedence in the Cuban Orders Hierarchy. Julio Antonio Mella was a founding father of the "Internationalized" Cuban Communist Party. No details known, in research. An example of the medal ribbon:

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

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)

Nice photo of Che before his death in Bolivia.

Nice photograph of Camilo before his rather mysterious death in a plane crash:

An Example of the Order, cased and with ribbon bar:

Orden "Camilo Cienfuegos" Order of Camilo Cienfuegos. Another high order, 7th in precedence in Cuban ODM hierarchy. Camilo Cienfuegos was one of the four most popular leaders of the Cuban Revolution. A Marxist, not a Communist, more closely aligned with Che. Statutes of the order, courtesy of Lukasz: Article 1. The ORDER "CAMILO CIENFUEGOS" is awarded to the members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces in the active military service, in the reserve and retired, as well as to the military of friendly countries, for extraordinary merit in developing and accomplishing combat actions, in defense of the achievements and sovereignty of our socialist country. Article 2. The ORDER "CAMILO CIENFUEGOS" is made of gilt metal. Article 3. The ORDER "CAMILO CIENFUEGOS" is conferred in recognition of the following types of merit: a) shooting down a bomber or a fighter-bomber by the means of the Air Force; b) shooting down two armored helicopters or three transport helicopters by the means of the Air Force; c) shooting down three or more bombers or fighter-bombers by the means of anti-aircraft missiles or contributing to their destruction in the complex conditions of the situation in the air; ch) shooting down two or more aircraft or helicopters by the means of the anti-aircraft artillery; d) destroying three or more enemy tanks or armored carriers; e) sinking three or more enemy barges or transportation or personal amphibious vehicles; f) neutralizing an enemy artillery group; g) destroying two or more tanks or pieces of artillery with the support of tanks or armored vehicles; h) sinking a transportation barge for troops, combat equipment or artillery support by the means of small firearms; i) capturing and fetching to our lines important enemy arms or equipment; j) destroying a submarine or a supporting barge; k) removing, under the enemy fire, damaged vital parts of equipment or arms; l) successfully assisting, under the enemy fire, in a combat action of the unit or subunit; ll) assisting at the risk of one's life the commander of the unit during the combat, accomplishing combat objective with him; m) annihilating superior enemy forces while commanding the unit or subunit with its forces and means; n) destroying at the direct risk of life the enemy equipment or arms thus securing the success of our troops; ?) saving the life of comrades at the direct risk of one's life; o) achieving combat success resulting from participation in the planning of combat actions and distinguished commanding the troops; p) demonstrating other deeds or acts of personal valor and bravery. The following articles describe the physical appearance of the order and ribbon bar, the obligations of the recipients and the deeds for which the order can be revoked. Article 9 states that the order may be conferred posthumously; article 10 details to whom the insignia will be handed in such a case. Example of the medal ribbon:

An example of a First Class award, in the case of issue, with ribbon bar:

Orden "Ernesto Che Guevara" Order of Ernesto Che Guevara. Awarded in three (3) Classes. One of the Cuban Revolution's most prominent men, confidant of Castro, ultimate rival perhaps.... but honored via this award. Very high in precedence (8th place in the hierarchy). Probably a screw-back, but unknown. In research. No other details available at the moment. Example of the medal ribbons for all three classes:

I think NCO with BMVK2wX

Hi Terry, I think this depends on price. The backing plate looks period, so while it once had a larger one, this one works as well. If you paid a fair price for the set, I'd keep it as the case is truly the hardest part to acquire..

Hi Steve, I'd like to see bigger photos as well. The ribbon for the "gold" one looks like it was added after the fact and the stitching of the backing in that area looks different as well. Note the ribbons hang off one end of the bar, but not the other. Also, since it appears the "gold" one is loose (??), why not take it out, check for maker content marks and get it weighed? Then you'll know for sure!

Hi Terry, this is the one from eBay Germany? I think the cross is legit, the case looks like it may have been adapted to the cross, but clearly it's been that way for awhile. The case hardware is typical 1920-1940.

The medal in Steve's example does not look like a real gold medal, probably a silver-gilt. Again, these are pieces you need in hand, or way better photos before anything can be determined.

Dittos for me. With all the ribbon bars I've handled over the years, the medal/cross minis I've seen under a dozen times. Very hard to find!

additional shot:

Here's a couple of photos of some other items in a collection overseas:

Example of the titled plastic issue case: fitted to the ribbon shape shown above:

Close up of the medal: