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Award Medal - Al Mérito 8-pointed Star, SJ
| Location | Honduras |
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| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse description | An eight-pointed star in gilt metal with ball-tipped points, overlaid on a laurel wreath border filling the angles between the arms. A central circular medallion with beaded border bears the legend "AL MÉRITO" in relief. The initials "D", "C", and "P" appear on the left, top, and right arms respectively, with the date "1985" inscribed on the lower arm. A suspension loop with a decorative bail is attached at the top. |
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| Obverse lettering | - "AL MÉRITO" - "1985" - "D" / "C" / "P" - `SJ` (Translation: "For Merit") |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays the same eight-pointed star form with laurel sprigs filling the angles between the arms. The central circular medallion, bordered by a beaded rim, bears an engraved foliate or leaf motif in relief. The arms of the star show plain faceted surfaces without additional lettering. |
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