Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Hold measuring 33 mm (w) x

measuring 33 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

ornate setting 12

as this Order "was intended for Ministers" and therefore not suitable for Duce

one tab bearing an illegible stamped mark on the reverse

77 mm (height)

Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Hold measuring 33 mm (w) xBronze gilt with green, white and blue enamels, 60. 5 mm x 92 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, replacement loop, enamel chipping evident on the white arms of the star, scattered gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit was established by Marshal Francisco Solano Lpez (July 24, 1827 March 1, 1870) who succeeded his father as president of Paraguay in 1862 and held the office until his death in combat in 1870. He is