Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of as a Technical Intelligence Officer

as a Technical Intelligence Officer

the suspension loop stamped with maker marked “KO” for a widely-documented but unidentified manufacturer

nurses were recruited to serve overseas

the version used between 1921 and 1957

a crown on the 12 o’clock arm and “1914” on the 6 o’clock arm

Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of as a Technical Intelligence Officer(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