Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of Constructed of silver with black

Constructed of silver with black enamel

cities and oceans clearly marked

nurses were recruited to serve overseas

the version used between 1921 and 1957

Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of Constructed of silver with black(Orden of May). Instituted May 23, 1946. 1946 1957 Issue. A silver Grand Cross badge, composed of an eight point star of smooth rays, the central medallion features a right facing male portrait with holding a flag, surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed AL MERITO (FOR MERIT), with a thirteen point star encircling the medallion, the reverse medallion features the partially enamelled Argentinian coat of arms on a silver field, with a thirteen