Argentina, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and was decorated with the

and was decorated with the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (1801

inner lid is stained

intact screwpost with securing nut

just to the left of the right pocket

1892 in Jeune Lorette

Argentina, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and was decorated with the(Orden al Mrito) Type I. Instituted by Decree No. 8506 46 of 1946. Sash badge of the order, in solid bronze gilt, featuring a four armed multi ray star with squared rays in each quadrant as well as red enamel finishes, obverse centre presenting figure carrying an enameled Argentinian flag, reverse centre also in enamels presenting the coat of arms, measuring 80. 7 m (w) x 85. 6 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), with minor oxidisation, on original