Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The front is adorned with

The front is adorned with a 65 mm (w) x 78 mm (h) Canadian Armed Forces Cap Badge in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire

40 mm (w) x 42

measuring 100 mm in diameter

Republic of China insignia within an open-ended wreath in gold-coloured ink on the lid

Kretschmer is credited with 11 aerial victories

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The front is adorned with(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "ZULOETA S. A. LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 74 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is awarded for distinguished services to