Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star Province of China revised edition of “The American

revised edition of “The American Sword 1775-1945: A Survey of the Swords Worn by the Uniform Forces of the United States from the Revolution to the Close of World War II”

the latter with spotting present

a rare and complete set of the award in extremely fine condition

the reverse in postcard format and bearing a handwritten inscription describing the occasion

points reversed with v-shaped extremities

Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star Province of China revised edition of “The American(Cruz Peruana al Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1949. In silver gilt and enamel, red enameled cross, five points in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece featuring a relief portrait of Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, circumscribed by the inscription CRUZ PERUANA AL MERITO MILITAR, as well by a green enameled wreath, the reverse inscription reads COLONEL FRANCISCO BOLOGNESI, pin assembly, 78. 9 mm, enamels intact, light gilt wear, extremely fine.