Philippines, Republic. An Ancient Order Of Sikatuna, Member (Maharlika) Breast Badge Archive therefore making independence impractical

therefore making independence impractical

one is maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "STERLING" reverse

1918 and ceased to be attached to CCD Buxton on embarkation to Canada on March 15

scattered silvering wear and contact

Philippines, Republic. An Ancient Order Of Sikatuna, Member (Maharlika) Breast Badge Archive therefore making independence impractical(Orden ni Sikatuna), Instituted in 1953. Two piece construction, in silver gilt with red and white enamels, in the shape of a Maltese 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 parchment scroll, representing the Blood Compact made between Raja Sikatuna of Bohol and the Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de