Argentina, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set Hold dated 27 May 1918

dated 27 May 1918

Pforzheim 8” on the reverse

Silver Grade Crosses for Service Seniority

sewn upon a black wool base

on its original bow-tied ribbon with safety pin attachment

Argentina, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set Hold dated 27 May 1918(Orden al Mrito) Type I. Instituted by Decree No. 8506 46 of 1946. Sash badge of the order, in solid bronze gilt, featuring a four armed multi ray star with squared rays in each quadrant as well as red enamel finishes, obverse centre presenting figure carrying an enameled Argentinian flag, reverse centre also in enamels presenting the coat of arms, measuring 80. 7 m (w) x 85. 6 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), with minor oxidisation, on original