Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Newly Listed as the third button has

as the third button has been lost to time

43 mm x 65

to serve in night fighter squadrons

at the age of 43

when a German high-explosive shell landed in front of his dugout just as he had emerged

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Newly Listed as the third button has(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