Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star Republic of the exterior bearing a central

the exterior bearing a central raised depiction of a Fallschirmjäger Badge

The long multi-ridged part would align with the barrel of the rifle

stamped and dated June 24

twenty-nine with a pinback

Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star Republic of the exterior bearing a central(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.