Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Auction featuring the handwritten signature of

featuring the handwritten signature of regimental commander Oberstleutnant Hans Josef Baumann (German Cross in Gold

Upon his departure from the 1st Infantry Brigade Staff on January 31

Footnote: Walter Hagen was born on March 16

and 8 parachute drills during the course with No

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Auction featuring the handwritten signature of(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