Peru. An Order Of Naval Merit, Knight consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing an inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”) inside of a laurel wreath

one of many British casualties that day

scattered light pitting

It has not been cleaned and exhibits the fine patina that one would expect after nearly 70 years

48 mm long pin (repaired)

Peru. An Order Of Naval Merit, Knight consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse with a centralThree piece construction, silver with blue and white enamels, marked "925" (silver) and marked "CRUZ PERUANA AL MERITO NAVAL" on the reverse, 39. 5 mm, without ribbon, intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine.