Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 United Republic of the Infantry Assault Badge (Silver)

the Infantry Assault Badge (Silver)

During the period from late November 1944 to early January 1945

Piper served with the 2nd Battalion in Canada

with one screw missing

and the loss of six of the glass gems and pearls formerly decorating the scabbard

Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May For Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 United Republic of the Infantry Assault Badge (Silver)(Orden de Mayo Al Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1957. Insignia in bronze gilt, mounted to a base in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 65 mm (w) x 68. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of May for Military Merit was instituted in 1957, as part of the Order of May. It is awarded to foreign civilians and military personnel for meritorious service to the Argentine army. The