Order of Military Merit, Grand Cross

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SKU: 01.PRY.0102.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

  • Order of Military Merit, Grand Cross

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Paraguay
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: AL MERITO MILITARY REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY Rev: VENCER O MORIR
  • Size
    48mm
  • Version Remarks
    The pictured example is likely on the incorrect ribbon.
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Bene Merenti, Catalogue 21, Lot No. 624, Auction September 27 2019. https://www.benemerenti.de/pdf/21katalogbmcl_rot.pdf

History


The Order of Military Merit (Orden al Mérito Militar) was established by the Paraguayan Government on February 18, 1957. It is conferred upon Paraguayans and foreigners military personnel in recognition of exceptional military merit.

The Order's grade are Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight. This Order is the second-highest award within the country.

The obverse inscription translated to "Republic of Paraguay, Military Order". The reverse inscription translates to "Victory or Death".

This award is high scarce in the market.

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