Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Newly Listed was awarded and presented the

was awarded and presented the Purple Heart

A travel certificate

In a letter addressed to the Secretary

constructed of extremely fine quality manufacture fine twisted

OKL (06 Jun 1940-18 Dec 1940) Higher Commander of Fighter and Destroyer Schools (19 Dec 1940-30 Jul 1944) Commanding General of Flying Training (31 Jul 1944-08 May 1945) In US Captivity (08 May 1945-01 Mar 1947) Released (01 Mar 1947) Decorations & Awards: - 1914 EK I - 1914 EK II - Fürstl

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Newly Listed was awarded and presented the(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: