Philippines, Republic. An Ancient Order Of Sikatuna, Grand Cross (Datu), C.1975 Hold maker marked L/18 for B

maker marked L/18 for B

constructed of stamped zink

And we will keep / True faith with you who lie asleep / With each a cross to mark his bed

8cm x 13cm

measuring 59 mm (w) x 81 mm (h - inclusive of suspension)

Philippines, Republic. An Ancient Order Of Sikatuna, Grand Cross (Datu), C.1975 Hold maker marked L/18 for B(Orden ni Sikatuna), Instituted in 1953. Grand Cross Badge: three piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, ultramarine blue and dark blue enamels, in the shape of a Maltese cross with a sea lion emerging from the waves between the four arms of the cross, the centrepiece illustrating two arms, one gauntleted in European style and the other in tortoiseshell mail, both of which hold daggers that drop blood into a cup resting upon a treaty