Peru, Republic. A Cross Of Military Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity (Verdienstmedaille für Militärverdienst)

(Verdienstmedaille für Militärverdienst)

CRAVANZOLA E

before leaving for service in the European theater

in very fine condition and scarce to SS-Obersturmbannführer of the 7th SS Mountain Division "Prinz Eugen" (11

0mm (w) x 64

Peru, Republic. A Cross Of Military Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity (Verdienstmedaille für Militärverdienst)(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