Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity the last page missing a

the last page missing a forty-eighth photograph and inscribed in pencil "10

the battalion was employed in France

10) which took over No

he was hit and instantly killed by enemy shell fire

Demonstrating only minor loss of finish to the hilt and scabbard

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity the last page missing a(Orden al Mrito Nacional). Instituted in 1821. Type II (1932 Date). Four piece construction, in silver gilt with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 55. 8 mm (w) x 86 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral ring suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arms at 12 o'clock and 4 o'clock, accompanied by a full length modern sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern, with the piping incorrect, better than fine. Footnote: