Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold otherwise identical

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touches of red embroidery in the lion's crown and tongue

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the Silver Medal for Bravery

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Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold otherwise identical(Orden de Mayo Al Mrito). Instituted in 1946. Revised in 1957. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 76. 3 mm (w) x 77 mm (h), horizontal pinback along with hook on the reverse, chipping evident in the white enamels on the tips of two star points, surface wear evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of May is one of the highest decorations in Argentina. The order is named after the May Revolution which led to