Peru, Republic. An Order of Naval Merit, IV Class Knight certificate_of_authenticity and include running marks and

and include running marks and tarnishing of the blade

in mint condition and extremely rare

constructed of heavy card stock with a faux purple leather exterior

1915 and began serving in the French theatre one month later

consisting of a pair of crossed swords inside of a laurel wreath

Peru, Republic. An Order of Naval Merit, IV Class Knight certificate_of_authenticity and include running marks and(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1946. Four piece construction, anchor and cross insignia in silver with blue and white enamels, mounted to a silver base with sixteen emanating rays, marked "925" (silver) on the reverse and inscribed "CRUZ PERUANA AL MERITO NAVAL" on the cartouche, measuring 40 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), intact enamels, very light contact, the "N" in "PERUANA" appearing backwards as per issue, original ribbon suspended from a