Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed Issued 1870-1871

Issued 1870-1871

Klasse mit Eichenlaub)

Flanking the image is an inscription of “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT” (“IN MEMORY OF MY SERVICE TIME”)

Dagger comes with a portepee

Clearing Services Command on September 28

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed Issued 1870-1871(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1946. Cross and anchor insignia in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, mounted to an eighteen pointed silver gilt star base, each star point with five emanating rays and outlined in a beaded rule between each ray, maker marked "CASA DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 78. 5 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, exhibiting chipping and repair in the white enamels