Nicaragua: Orden de San Juan de Nicarahia, de Grey Town

[Megan]

Commander:

[Paul R]

Thanks for posting this attractive order. What was it awarded for? What did the neck ribbon look like?

[Ed_Haynes]

There were four of these (commander neck badge, commander breast star, and two knight's badges) in the last M&E sale. The images are probably still up on their website (lots 543-546).

[Megan]

No ribbons on the M&E images, but it was described to me as being crimson edged dark blue, with a dark blue central stripe.

[Ed_Haynes]

No ribbons on the M&E images, but it was described to me as being crimson edged dark blue, with a dark blue central stripe.

Yes, Megan. Werlich says "Crimson edged with dark blue with dark blue stripe in center."

[Paul R]

Thanks for the information!! What were they awarded for?

[Ed_Haynes]

Thanks for the information!! What were they awarded for?

Per Werlich (p. 328): Created 1 May 1857 and awarded to those who came to the aid of Grey Town (now San Juan) after its attack by US military forces on 13 June 1854. Three classes: commander, officer, knight.