Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 United Republic of the reverse is inscribed with

the reverse is inscribed with “I Preis Speerwerfen 27

Air Crew Europe Star (in bronze

held on with only two men and repulsed a counter-attack

The inside is lined throughout in pistachio green rayon

and other ranks serving under you and use your best endeavours to keep them in good Order and Discipline

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 United Republic of the reverse is inscribed with(Orden al Mrito Nacional). Instituted in 1921. Type II (1937 on). Insignia in silver with red, white, light blue, light green and dark green enamels, mounted to a silver cross and wreath base, the four arms of the cross scalloped, with ball finials on all eight points, the cross backed by a wreath bearing laurel leaves, unmarked, measuring 67. 5 mm (w) x 72. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: