Order of the Peruvian Cross for Military Merit, Grand Officer Breast Star

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SKU: 01.PER.0113.104.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

  • Order of the Peruvian Cross for Military Merit, Grand Officer Breast Star
  • Order of the Peruvian Cross for Military Merit, Grand Officer Breast Star Reverse

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Peru
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: AL MERITO MILITAR CRUZ PERUANA Rev: CORONEL FRANCISCO BOLOGNESI
  • Size
    80mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Peru, Republic. A Cross of Military Merit, II Class Grand Officer Star

(Cruz Peruana al Mérito Militar), Instituted in 1949. In bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, marked "CORONEL FRANCISCO BOLOGNESI" (Colonel Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes, 1816-1880, Peruvian military general) on the reverse, measuring 79.2 mm (w) x 78.5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, edge nick on the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, scuffing on the arm at 9 o'clock, near extremely fine.

History


The Order of the Peruvian Cross for Military Merit (Cruz Peruana al Mérito Militar) was instituted in 1949 to reward members of the Peruvian Armed Forces for meritorious service in the defense of the country.

The grades of the Order are Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight. The Grand Cross may be embellished with brilliants for extraordinary bestowals.

The Order was named in honor of Colonel Francisco Bolognesi (1816-1880) who commanded the Peruvian forces during the Pacific War (1879-1884), when he died defending the city of Arica from Chilean attack. He had an outstanding military career defending Peru during the years of service. He is considered national hero, and he was named Patron of the Army by the Peruvian government in 1951.

An official known maker is Zuloeta S.A., Lima.

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