Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed including a decoration constructed of

including a decoration constructed of gilded tombak

It concludes with an Appendix (Milestones on the road to Kitty Hawk)

a cap removed example

The Reddish-brown colored wooden grip fits tightly into both cross guards and appears to have not been apart or tightened

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed including a decoration constructed of(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1946. Cross and anchor insignia in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, mounted to an eighteen pointed silver gilt star base, each star point with five emanating rays and outlined in a beaded rule between each ray, maker marked "CASA DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 78. 5 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, exhibiting chipping and repair in the white enamels