Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star certificate_of_authenticity measuring 86 mm (w) x

measuring 86 mm (w) x 138 mm (l) x 30 mm (h)

the left and right edges of the badge have decorative leaf motif columns

Unsolicited donations from the public poured in: enough had been received within 24 hours to rebuild the airship

on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon fastened with “DNJESTR” (“DNIESTER”) and “DOBROGEA” (“DOBRUJA”) clasps

illustrating a cityscape in the foreground

Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star certificate_of_authenticity measuring 86 mm (w) x(Cruz Peruana al Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1949. In silver gilt and enamel, red enameled cross, five points in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece featuring a relief portrait of Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, circumscribed by the inscription CRUZ PERUANA AL MERITO MILITAR, as well by a green enameled wreath, the reverse inscription reads COLONEL FRANCISCO BOLOGNESI, pin assembly, 78. 9 mm, enamels intact, light gilt wear, extremely fine.