Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed RÁKÓCZI ÚT 6

RÁKÓCZI ÚT 6

9 cm newspaper clipping measuring 7x6

including a decoration constructed of gilded tombak

cypher of King Vittorio Emanuelle III in gold-coloured ink on the lid

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed RÁKÓCZI ÚT 6(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1946. Cross and anchor insignia in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, mounted to an eighteen pointed silver gilt star base, each star point with five emanating rays and outlined in a beaded rule between each ray, maker marked "CASA DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 78. 5 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, exhibiting chipping and repair in the white enamels