Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, certificate_of_authenticity and it proved impossible to

and it proved impossible to move them for some days

" wrote his biographer Martha Byrd

An image of a 1914 Iron Cross paty is at the top centre of the paper

Blade is stamped with so called "High-Neck"

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, certificate_of_authenticity and it proved impossible to(Orden al Mrito Nacional). Instituted in 1921. Type II (Post 1937). Three piece construction, Republic of Ecuador coat of arms insignia in silver gilt, mounted to a base with twelve emanating rays in silver with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 56 mm (w) x 87 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear evident on the insignia, replacement incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order