Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Auction Archive both straps secured in place

both straps secured in place via a brownish-green finished magnetic metal button

the interior of the cap has a brown leather sweatband

With only 315 crosses issued

with all four reverse attachment prongs intact

was notified of his death by telegram

Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Auction Archive both straps secured in placeBronze gilt with green, white and blue enamels, 60. 5 mm x 92 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, replacement loop, enamel chipping evident on the white arms of the star, scattered gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit was established by Marshal Francisco Solano Lpez (July 24, 1827 March 1, 1870) who succeeded his father as president of Paraguay in 1862 and held the office until his death in combat in 1870. He is