Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Newly Listed 40 mm (w) x 33

40 mm (w) x 33

The shoulders bear straps for the placement of rank insignia

the other is indistinguishable

Each aircraft bore an inscription to that effect

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Newly Listed 40 mm (w) x 33(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Three piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 53. 8 mm (w) x 63. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, replacement shortened neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is