Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Hold measures 150mm (w) x 325mm

measures 150mm (w) x 325mm (l) x 50mm (d)

he participated in ethnic cleanses disguised as anti-partisan missions in Belorussia

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number hand engraved "512915" on the reverse

the obverse consisting of a red enameled Cross Pattée

accompanied by a green hard-structure case

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Hold measures 150mm (w) x 325mm(Orden al Mrito Nacional). Instituted in 1921. Type II (1937 on). Insignia in silver with red, white, light blue, light green and dark green enamels, mounted to a silver cross and wreath base, the four arms of the cross scalloped, with ball finials on all eight points, the cross backed by a wreath bearing laurel leaves, unmarked, measuring 67. 5 mm (w) x 72. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: