Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Auction Archive measuring 50 mm (w) x

measuring 50 mm (w) x 18 mm (h)

with all four reverse attachment prongs intact

with minor material fatigue visible to the exterior of the case

In a letter from his mother

bordered with blue enamel with the inscription “DEUTSCHES ROTES KREUZ” (GERMAN RED CROSS)

Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Auction Archive measuring 50 mm (w) xBronze gilt with green, white and blue enamels, 60. 5 mm x 92 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, replacement loop, enamel chipping evident on the white arms of the star, scattered gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit was established by Marshal Francisco Solano Lpez (July 24, 1827 March 1, 1870) who succeeded his father as president of Paraguay in 1862 and held the office until his death in combat in 1870. He is