Order of May, Military Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star

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SKU: 01.ARG.0102.202.01.000

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

  • Order of May, Military Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star
  • Order of May, Military Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Argentina
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Rev: REPUBLICA ARGENTINA AL MERITO MILITAR
  • Size
    68x64mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Argentina, Republic. An Order of May for Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, c.1960

(Orden de Mayo Al Mérito 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.

History


The Order of May (Orden de Mayo) was originally established as the Order of May for Merit in 1946. It was founded to commemorate the May Revolution of 1811 that resulted in the establishment of Argentina as an independent republic. The Order was re-established as the Order of May on December 17, 1957 by Juan Perón, and it was modified on April 10, 1958.

The Order of May is conferred upon foreign citizens and military personnel in recognition of a variety of meritorious contributions to Argentina.

The Order is classified into four types that are based on the kind of service rendered by the recipient. Type I includes the original Order of May for Merit and all subsequent awards for civil merit. Type II includes the Order of May for Military Merit, while Type III includes the Order of May for Naval Merit, and Type IV includes the Order of May for Aeronautical Merit.

In Type II, the Order of May for Military Merit is conferred upon Argentinian and foreign military personnel, in recognition of meritorious service to the Argentinian Army.

The Order features a reverse inscription that translates to "Republic of Argentina For Military Merit."

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