Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 United Republic of 45 mm-wide brown leather sweatband

45 mm-wide brown leather sweatband complete with ventilation perforations

back cotton backer with heat-activated coating

Measuring 38

hollow interior

and two United States Air Force Identification Strip Patches

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 United Republic of 45 mm-wide brown leather sweatband(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "ZULOETA S. A. LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 74 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is awarded for distinguished services to