Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 United Republic of A fine example

A fine example

the obverse consisting of a stylized wheel

Minister of War Honour in Work Medal

Piper served with the 2nd Battalion in Canada

In his Military Will

Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 United Republic of A fine example(Orden de Mayo Al Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1957. Insignia in bronze gilt, mounted to a base in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 65 mm (w) x 68. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of May for Military Merit was instituted in 1957, as part of the Order of May. It is awarded to foreign civilians and military personnel for meritorious service to the Argentine army. The