Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Auction measuring 32 mm (w) x

measuring 32 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

Chilstadt was posthumously awarded the Silver Star

and 8 parachute drills during the course with No

marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “30” for the Vienna Mint

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Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Auction measuring 32 mm (w) x(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "ZULOETA S. A. LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 74 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is awarded for distinguished services to