Peru, Republic. A Cross Of Military Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Newly Listed (Zollgrenzschutz-Ehrenzeichen)

(Zollgrenzschutz-Ehrenzeichen)

appointed as a Lieutenant in the Intelligence Corps (September 17

(The certificate attached to this badge relates to Klietmann)

measuring 30 mm (w) x 39 mm (h)

Peru, Republic. A Cross Of Military Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Newly Listed (Zollgrenzschutz-Ehrenzeichen)(Cruz Peruana al Mrito Militar), Instituted in 1949. Two piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, maker marked "ZULOETA S. A." and marked "925 1000" (silver) on the reverse, measuring 79. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Military Merit was instituted in February 1949 and is awarded to members of the armed forces for distinguished service in defence of