Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 100 mm in diameter

measuring 100 mm in diameter

Kretschmer is credited with 11 aerial victories

with facsimile signature

It is otherwise unmarked and measures approximately 190 mm (w) x 260 mm (l) x 130 mm (h)

A triplane then attacked the Bristol and he fired a a good burst into it

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 100 mm in diameter(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "ZULOETA S. A. LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 74 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is awarded for distinguished services to