Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of the suspension loop stamped with

the suspension loop stamped with maker marked “KO” for a widely-documented but unidentified manufacturer

German Cross in Silver (silver with black enamels

the version used between 1921 and 1957

Constructed of silver with black enamel

with case of issue that is near mint

Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of the suspension loop stamped with(Orden of May). Instituted May 23, 1946. 1946 1957 Issue. A silver Grand Cross badge, composed of an eight point star of smooth rays, the central medallion features a right facing male portrait with holding a flag, surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed AL MERITO (FOR MERIT), with a thirteen point star encircling the medallion, the reverse medallion features the partially enamelled Argentinian coat of arms on a silver field, with a thirteen