Peru, Republic. An Order of Naval Merit, IV Class Knight Auction and Memorial Plaque (WILLIAM THOMAS

and Memorial Plaque (WILLIAM THOMAS BARNES)

while straitting near a Command Post

to give recognition to individuals of the Armed Forces

commanded by de Chair

As a member of the SS

Peru, Republic. An Order of Naval Merit, IV Class Knight Auction and Memorial Plaque (WILLIAM THOMAS(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1946. Four piece construction, anchor and cross insignia in silver with blue and white enamels, mounted to a silver base with sixteen emanating rays, marked "925" (silver) on the reverse and inscribed "CRUZ PERUANA AL MERITO NAVAL" on the cartouche, measuring 40 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), intact enamels, very light contact, the "N" in "PERUANA" appearing backwards as per issue, original ribbon suspended from a