Republic of Cuba Orden "Mariana Grajales"

[Lukasz Gaszewski]

Orden "Mariana Grajales" is another order intended exclusively for women. It takes precedence over the Orden "Ana Betancourt". Sorry, the only image I have is a b/w photo of not too good quality.

The order has one class. The badge is a multirayed silver star with a gilt medallion in the center. The ring surrounding the medallion is green enameled.

This is what Decreto-Ley #30 says about it:

ORDER "MARIANA GRAJALES" is conferred to female citizens of Cuba, whose labor in any sphere of creative work would constitute an exceptional example of revolutionary or internationalist activity; or for extraordinary acts towards the creation of the new generations, for achievements towards the full incorporation of the woman into the society, for the development of the country or the defense of our motherland; to foreign female citizens whose labor in any sphere brings significant benefit to their nations or the humanity, always contributing to the crossing of international boundaries, and who distinguish themselves in defense of revolutionary ideals, anti-imperialist struggle and for the liberation and independence of the people.

[ilja559]

The better photo.

[Lukasz Gaszewski]

Thanks, it is a great piece, but it seems to be the pre-Castro type. I have never seen it before. Do you have any information about it? Is it me, or are there knives around the medallion? Could you please send a bigger photo?

Lukasz

[ilja559]

I have found this award here-

http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/bib_autor/...z/premios.shtml

It is written, that the person is awarded in 1952.

Ilja

[Stogieman]

Yes, 1950's per the website, but two other interesting medals are shown there (!!) post-Revolution!

[CUSSONNEAU]

Hello,

I have also this one, under Castro's reign.

Regards.

[Lukasz Gaszewski]

Fantastic piece. Thanks!

Lukasz

[Vic11]

Example of the Orden "Mariana Grajales"

[Vic11]

I'm sorry. Example of the Orden "Mariana Grajales"

[fizztouch]

Orden "Mariana Grajales" is another order intended exclusively for women. It takes precedence over the Orden "Ana Betancourt". Sorry, the only image I have is a b/w photo of not too good quality.

The order has one class. The badge is a multirayed silver star with a gilt medallion in the center. The ring surrounding the medallion is green enameled.

This is what Decreto-Ley #30 says about it:

ORDER "MARIANA GRAJALES" is conferred to female citizens of Cuba, whose labor in any sphere of creative work would constitute an exceptional example of revolutionary or internationalist activity; or for extraordinary acts towards the creation of the new generations, for achievements towards the full incorporation of the woman into the society, for the development of the country or the defense of our motherland; to foreign female citizens whose labor in any sphere brings significant benefit to their nations or the humanity, always contributing to the crossing of international boundaries, and who distinguish themselves in defense of revolutionary ideals, anti-imperialist struggle and for the liberation and independence of the people.

hi, i have this order maria grajales for sale ifinterested let me know best regards greg

[Guest Rick Research]

That would be a beautiful Order if she didn't look like Abe Vigoda!!!!

Aside from all the bayonets--which sure make it look like a military Order, I'm surprised to see this was a pinback Order rather than on a ribbon. The other pinback Orders all (?) seem to have been military....