Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Military Merit, Breast Star, By Joyeria Ricciardi Auction A Latin cross constructed of

A Latin cross constructed of bronze and red and white enamels

The chin strap shows moderate cracks on the inward facing side from use

Comprising: collection of seven awards/insignia

Otto Meissner (1880–1953)

8 pages with portrait picture

Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Military Merit, Breast Star, By Joyeria Ricciardi Auction A Latin cross constructed of(Orden de Mayo al Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1957. Two piece construction, circular insignia in bronze gilt with light blue and white enamels, illustrating the bust of a right facing man holding a flagpole in his right hand that bears the flag of Argentina in the background, inscribed "AL MERITO" above, the insignia mounted to a square base in silvered and gilt bronze with red enamels, the base incorporating four large emanating rays at the centre