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

set of very fine quality manufacture

Constructed of grey and silver machine embroidery on a dark grey wool background

DIVN) Naming is officially impressed in large block italics

the other two are copper

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