Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac swing mounted on bar no

swing mounted on bar no pin

there is no evidence of any missing or loose photos

four screwposts on the reverse

to the 30th Infantry Battalion on June 10

working hinge and clasp

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac swing mounted on bar no(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