Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 GTRexclude including an early cabinet photo

including an early cabinet photo from a Zagreb studio

the Cap Badge with enamels

named to Hurd and numbered 230343

31 mm (w) x 51 mm (h)

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 GTRexclude including an early cabinet photo(Orden al Mrito Nacional). Instituted in 1821. Type II (1932 Date). Four piece construction, in silver gilt with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 55. 8 mm (w) x 86 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral ring suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arms at 12 o'clock and 4 o'clock, accompanied by a full length modern sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern, with the piping incorrect, better than fine. Footnote: