the former indicating that the album belonged to a Heer NCO who saw extensive wartime service on the Eastern Front
1862-63 Mexico Expedition Medal - silver
A one-time payment of thirty-two dollars per chief
The reverse with a raised barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch
Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity the former indicating that the(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