Peru. Cross Of Naval Merit Hold Dolphin (1893)

Dolphin (1893)

because the enemy said they would shoot the wounded if he did not

Engraved on the rim: ROBERT HOLTZMANN

To him sulphuric acid became 'sulfricated acid'

Pearkes was instrumental in suppressing the Terrace Mutiny

Peru. Cross Of Naval Merit Hold Dolphin (1893)Grand Cross Set. First Class. Grand Cross Badge, in sterling silver, gilt and enamels, stamped "925 " silver on reverse, 47 mm, full sash with moire. Grand Cross Star, in sterling silver, gilt and enamels, stamped "925" silver and maker marked CASA DE MONEDA LIMA on reverse, vertical pinback. Intact enamels, very crisp detail, high relief in sixteen rayed arms and cross, extremely fine.