Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of with case of issue that

with case of issue that is near mint

the suspension loop stamped with maker marked “KO” for a widely-documented but unidentified manufacturer

a crown on the 12 o’clock arm and “1914” on the 6 o’clock arm

German Cross in Silver (silver with black enamels

cities and oceans clearly marked

Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of with case of issue that(Orden of May). Instituted May 23, 1946. 1946 1957 Issue. A silver Grand Cross badge, composed of an eight point star of smooth rays, the central medallion features a right facing male portrait with holding a flag, surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed AL MERITO (FOR MERIT), with a thirteen point star encircling the medallion, the reverse medallion features the partially enamelled Argentinian coat of arms on a silver field, with a thirteen