Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Archive 2 mm (w) x 63

2 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

he departed for the Siberian Theatre on SS Tesla from Victoria BC on 22/12/1918 and arrived at Vladivostok on 12/1/19

The Canadian Geographic Journal of July 1944 states: "As a reward for their achievements it was suggested …

where he served with both the 257th and 559th Volksgrenadier Divisions

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Archive 2 mm (w) x 63(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Three piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 53. 8 mm (w) x 63. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, replacement shortened neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is