Peru, Republic. A Cross Of Military Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Auction Archive after appeal proceedings the charge

after appeal proceedings the charge was changed to follower (category IV)

the seat of Spanish colonial power

the interior is partially lined with a lighter green cotton blend material

on period incorrect ribbon

the swastika formerly joining the wreath has been ground out

Peru, Republic. A Cross Of Military Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Auction Archive after appeal proceedings the charge(Cruz Peruana al Mrito Militar), Instituted in 1949. Two piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, maker marked "ZULOETA S. A." and marked "925 1000" (silver) on the reverse, measuring 79. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Military Merit was instituted in February 1949 and is awarded to members of the armed forces for distinguished service in defence of