taking part from February 18 to December 2
the reverse presents a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering
the insignia measuring 40 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)
topped with an oxidized double-headed eagle under a golden Imperial crown
the base appears to have been cut or sawn off of its original mountain and oxidation and loss of finish is evident throughout
Cuba, Republic. A Group of Armed Forces, Police, Fire Department, and Civic Decorations Newly Listed taking part from February 181. A mounted medal bar, measuring 80. 6 mm in length, suspended from an ornate gilt brass bar with engraved laurel decoration, consisting of: (a) Cuerpo Nacional de Bomberos Premio a la Abnegacin, gilt bronze and red enamels, the obverse with a flaming torch imposed over crossed fire axes and firefighting implements, circumscribed CUERPO NACIONAL DE BOMBEROS PREMIO A LA ABNEGACION, on a red ribbon with central dark blue stripe, measuring 39. 3 mm x