Certificate of British Nationality - Matanzas, Cuba (1879) - Antique Document D1

Authentic Certificate of British Nationality issued by H.B.M. Vice-Consulate in Matanzas, Cuba on May 18, 1879. This rare historical document registers Marcial Serret as a British subject and provides exceptional insight into 19th-century Bahamian immigration patterns in Western Cuba. Features the British Royal Coat of Arms and includes personal details such as age (58), birthplace (Nassau), and marital status. An invaluable artifact for collectors of colonial documents, Caribbean history, and genealogical research. Excellent condition for its age, offering authentic documentation of British imperial administration in the Caribbean during this pivotal period.