Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star Republic of The long multi-ridged part would

The long multi-ridged part would align with the barrel of the rifle

a quintessential type “G” Assmann badge in near mint condition

measuring 65 mm in length

Squalus was towed into Portsmouth on September 13th

14 mm x 27 mm

Peru. An Order Of The Cross For Military Merit, Grand Officer's Star Republic of The long multi-ridged part would(Cruz Peruana al Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1949. In silver gilt and enamel, red enameled cross, five points in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece featuring a relief portrait of Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, circumscribed by the inscription CRUZ PERUANA AL MERITO MILITAR, as well by a green enameled wreath, the reverse inscription reads COLONEL FRANCISCO BOLOGNESI, pin assembly, 78. 9 mm, enamels intact, light gilt wear, extremely fine.