Peru, Republic. A Military Order Of Ayacucho, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold Footnote: This medal is one

Footnote: This medal is one of a set of three which were struck in either silver

the Victory Medal with M

the reverse with a hand-etched inscription of “AFRIKA 1941” circumscribing initials “BHJ”

000 crosses awarded

Peru, Republic. A Military Order Of Ayacucho, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold Footnote: This medal is one(Orden Militar de Ayacucho). Instituted in 1944. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, maker marked "CASA DE MONEDA" and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse, measuring 64 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Ayacucho was instituted on November 30, 1944 an is awarded to military, civil guard and republican guard personnel for distinguished service in positions of command or for