Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold and topped by two pebbled

and topped by two pebbled magnetic metal belt hooks

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

original First Edition published in 1938

measuring 14 mm (w) x 25 mm

clasp in bronze gilt with red

Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold and topped by two pebbled(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