Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star Province of China just before his departure from

just before his departure from Canada

the reverse in postcard format and bearing a handwritten inscription describing the occasion

quadruple staple-bound

points reversed with v-shaped extremities

Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star Province of China just before his departure from(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.