Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 United Republic of Derbyshire on December 4

Derbyshire on December 4

inscribed in black ink "1110" above "28"

1918: awarded the Field Pilots Badge

back cotton backer with heat-activated coating

and two United States Air Force Identification Strip Patches

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 United Republic of Derbyshire on December 4(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "ZULOETA S. A. LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 74 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is awarded for distinguished services to