Paraguay, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set, c.1970 United Republic of Abt 14” stamped onto both

Abt 14” stamped onto both sides of the triple slotted disc

Merit Cross 1849 (silver and enamels

the wreath tied in a bow at the base

Close Combat Clasp - Close Combat Clasp-Bronze Grade

1935 / (Reprinted in Canada (with Amendments 1

Paraguay, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set, c.1970 United Republic of Abt 14” stamped onto both(Orden Nacional del Mrito). Instituted April 8, 1865. Reinstituted June 23, 1939 and amended September 7 1956. Type III (1956 ). In silver gilt, a white enamelled five point star with large ball finials, three rays emulating between each quadrant, a half laurel and half oak leaf green enamel wreath connecting the tips of the arms, the obverse medallion features a lion head surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed HONOR ET GLORIA, the reverse