Philippines, Republic. An Order Of The Golden Heart, Grand Collar GTRexclude a restored example in very

a restored example in very fine condition

95 mm (w) x 41

maker’s mark ‘MARIO NELLI INC

reverse lower arm engraved 1944

Philippines, Republic. An Order Of The Golden Heart, Grand Collar GTRexclude a restored example in very(Orden ng Gintong Puso). Instituted in 1954. Badge in bronze gilt with green enamels, in the shape of a Maltese cross, with an oval medallion in the centre which illustrates a pair of hands with a golden shining heart emitting rays, along with the inscription "MANUM TUAM APERVIT INOPE" below, the medallion framed by a wreath of laurel leaves, with lacing and leafing between the arms, reverse with a centrepiece bearing the Seal of the President of the