Does anyone here collect Orders and Decorations?

MrEureka

I'm intrigued by the Latin American stuff from the first half of the 19th century. I've bought a handful on a lark, and am thinking I'd like to take it to the next level. Any advice and leads would be appreciated!

Zohar

Andy can you share a picture of a representative piece?

coinkat

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MrEureka

Here´s a great example:

Heritage link

Obviously an expensive piece, but the vast majority of pieces in this field are highly affordable.

MacCrimmon

I always fancied the Order of Cincinnatus medal. I also like that B. Franklin terracota with the beaver hat............cool beans.

harasha

I briefly collected Persian stuff. Maybe I will photograph and post this weekend.

Zohar

Now that is neat. How much of a following is there for those and how much of it is outside Latin America?

harasha

After France got over the humiliation of its defeat by Prussia, it honor the veterans with this medal.

Dentuck

Don Bailey's upcoming Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money
includes brief discussion of orders and decorations.

The book will be out this year.