Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Newly Listed A rare and well-preserved Czechoslovak

A rare and well-preserved Czechoslovak Balloon Unit bayonet

mounted on a brown rayon base

constructed of black doeskin wool with a buckram core and topped by a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia

worn on full length green sash

including a Grand Cross Sash Badge

Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Newly Listed A rare and well-preserved CzechoslovakBronze gilt with green, white and blue enamels, 60. 5 mm x 92 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, replacement loop, enamel chipping evident on the white arms of the star, scattered gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit was established by Marshal Francisco Solano Lpez (July 24, 1827 March 1, 1870) who succeeded his father as president of Paraguay in 1862 and held the office until his death in combat in 1870. He is