Argentina, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac just to the left of

just to the left of the right pocket

when the Qianlong Emperor abdicated in favour of his son

intact screwpost with securing nut

inner lid is stained

maker marked on loop with H

Argentina, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac just to the left of(Orden al Mrito) Type I. Instituted by Decree No. 8506 46 of 1946. Sash badge of the order, in solid bronze gilt, featuring a four armed multi ray star with squared rays in each quadrant as well as red enamel finishes, obverse centre presenting figure carrying an enameled Argentinian flag, reverse centre also in enamels presenting the coat of arms, measuring 80. 7 m (w) x 85. 6 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), with minor oxidisation, on original