Peru, Republic. A Military Order Of Ayacucho, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Newly Listed 8 mm blue plastic buttons

8 mm blue plastic buttons fed through the reinforced button holes on the shorter piece

better than very fine condition with light scuffing and light moisture-induced warping

hand embroidered in flat wire on brown wool

He signed his Attestation Paper (405124) with the 35th Infantry Battalion

alternating bronze-gilded lions and castles in each quadrant

Peru, Republic. A Military Order Of Ayacucho, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Newly Listed 8 mm blue plastic buttons(Orden Militar de Ayacucho). Instituted in 1944. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, maker marked "CASA DE MONEDA" and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse, measuring 64 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Ayacucho was instituted on November 30, 1944 an is awarded to military, civil guard and republican guard personnel for distinguished service in positions of command or for