United Kingdom. An Order of the Bath, Military Division, Commander Newly Listed both in near mint condition

both in near mint condition

after evaluating damage from a bombing raid

significant numbers of the defenders were withdrawn by sea or escaped overland toward the west and the Japanese base around Salamaua and Lae

the obverse presenting a right facing portrait of Simon Bolivar

the core of the decoration demonstrates slight oxidation

United Kingdom. An Order of the Bath, Military Division, Commander Newly Listed both in near mint conditionInstituted May 18, 1725. Type II (1815 ). Military Division. In silver gilt and enamels, a white Maltese cross with ball finials and detailed lions in each quadrant, the obverse medallion bearing the insignia of the order encircled by a green enamelled wreath, the reverse mirrors the obverse, suspended for a laurel integral ring and worn from a full length neck ribbon, measures 49. 2 mm (w) x 58. 8 mm (h), enamels intact, very minor wear, extremely