Established January 21, 1928
as an award to exceptional Cuban and foreign physicians
and public health officers. Named in honor of Doctor
Carlos J. Findlay who was born in Cuba in 1833 and died
there in 1915. He spent his entire medical career
combating yellow fewer. The order comes in fives
classes.
The badge is a fifteen
pointed gold star. The Rays are alternately gold and
yellow enamel, each point is gold ball tipped. Between
the rays appear a green and gold laurel wreath. Center
medallion is silver and portrays a gold bust of Doctor
Findlay surrounded by a gold rimmed blue band inscribed
in gold letters "Orden CARLOS J. FINDLAY 1928". On the
reverse appears the Coat of Arms of Cuba in natural
colors surrounded by the inscription: "POR LA SALUD Y LA
BENEFICENCIA PUBLICA" (For health and welfare). The star
is similar to the badge, but single sided. The color of
the ribbon is golden yellow.
