Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity crossguard and pebbled scabbard are

crossguard and pebbled scabbard are finished in a dark nickel plate

constructed of smooth dark-grey wool with a black woven ribbon cap band

An extremely fine example of a NSDAP cap eagle

There is also a photo showing a meeting of members of the NS Frauenschaft (National Socialist Women’s League)

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity crossguard and pebbled scabbard are(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Three piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 53. 8 mm (w) x 63. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, replacement shortened neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is