Philippines, Republic. An Ancient Order Of Sikatuna, Grand Cross (Datu), C.1975 Auction Archive two rivets at the top

two rivets at the top half of the wreath securely hold the obverse eagle in position

criss-crossed diamond pattern on the reverse

The final piece of information is Bertram’s promotion to Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant) on January 1

The thin brown felt blade washer remains fully intact and attached to the dagger

Philippines, Republic. An Ancient Order Of Sikatuna, Grand Cross (Datu), C.1975 Auction Archive two rivets at the top(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