Paraguay, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Grand Cross With Case, By Rejala, C.1970 GTRexclude Scattered paint loss and surface

Scattered paint loss and surface rust on the buckle

a single shoulder board of dual outer edge silver/aluminum Russian braid with black chevrons

complete with its vaulted backing plate and outer screw-nut

reverse bears recipient’s name reading “Karl Stemplinger

the second award coming on October 10

Paraguay, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Grand Cross With Case, By Rejala, C.1970 GTRexclude Scattered paint loss and surface(Orden Nacional al Mrito). Instituted 1865, ReInstituted 1936 and 1957. Of Argentinean manufacturing, an outstanding and very rare Grand Cross complete set consisting of a ball tipped enameled white five pointed star in bronze gilt, circumscribed on an enameled green wreath of laurel and oak branches, featuring cluster of three gilded rays between the angles of the arms also in bronze gilt, the obverse centre is embellished by an engraved facing front