Dominican Republic Good Conduct Medal Era de Trujillo 1959 issue with original ribbon.
Key Information:
• Country: Dominican Republic
• Award: Constancia Heroismo y Lealtad Medal
• Year: 1959
• Era: Era de Trujillo
• Dimensions: approx. 60.32 mm x 48.99 mm
• Suspension: Fixed bar with national tricolor ribbon
Medal Design:
Four arm bronze cross with central circular medallion bearing portrait and inscription:
CONSTANCIA HEROISMO Y LEALTAD
Translation: Constancy Heroism and Loyalty
Reverse inscription:
REPUBLICA DOMINICANA 1959 ERA DE TRUJILLO
Translation: Dominican Republic 1959 Era of Trujillo
Upper suspension features crossed swords device and five stars above the portrait. The ribbon is in national colors red, white and blue.
Condition:
• Good overall condition
• Natural age patina
• Light surface wear consistent with age
• Ribbon present
• Minor oxidation visible
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was issued during the regime of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, one of the most defining and controversial periods in Dominican history. Decorations from the Era de Trujillo are historically significant and increasingly collected due to their political and military context.
The 1959 date places this example within the later period of Trujillo's rule, shortly before his assassination in 1961.
Dominican military decorations from this era remain less common on the international market compared to European or US awards.
Summary:
Original Dominican Republic Constancia Heroismo y Lealtad Medal dated 1959. Era de Trujillo issue with strong historical relevance. Attractive display piece and solid addition to Caribbean militaria collections.