Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Newly Listed and Russian Federation: Defender of

and Russian Federation: Defender of a Free Russia Medal (in silvered red brass

Footnote: Johannes Friessner was born on March 22

the Royal Army was

the exterior of the cap is constructed of fine quality green wool

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Newly Listed and Russian Federation: Defender of(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Three piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 53. 8 mm (w) x 63. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, replacement shortened neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is