Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 United Republic of Private (12500) with the 2nd

Private (12500) with the 2nd Battalion

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and minor loss of finish to the nickel- and silver-plated features

the obverse bearing a red and white machine-embroidered shield with a Danish flag motif

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 United Republic of Private (12500) with the 2nd(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