Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Newly Listed OKL (06 Jun 1940-18 Dec

OKL (06 Jun 1940-18 Dec 1940) Higher Commander of Fighter and Destroyer Schools (19 Dec 1940-30 Jul 1944) Commanding General of Flying Training (31 Jul 1944-08 May 1945) In US Captivity (08 May 1945-01 Mar 1947) Released (01 Mar 1947) Decorations & Awards: - 1914 EK I - 1914 EK II - Fürstl

enamel chipping on the bottom tip of the moon

green oxidation present on both sides

constructed of extremely fine quality manufacture fine twisted

In a letter addressed to the Secretary

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Newly Listed OKL (06 Jun 1940-18 Dec(Orden al Mrito Nacional). Instituted in 1921. Type II (1937 on). Insignia in silver with red, white, light blue, light green and dark green enamels, mounted to a silver cross and wreath base, the four arms of the cross scalloped, with ball finials on all eight points, the cross backed by a wreath bearing laurel leaves, unmarked, measuring 67. 5 mm (w) x 72. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: