Peru, Republic. An Order Of Captain Jose A. Quinones, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1975 Auction suspended by original breast ribbon

suspended by original breast ribbon with a gilded clasp depicting a badge of the Order

A Bavarian Royal Merit Order of St

Luff probably served during WWII in the Merchant Navy

Instituted on August 12

of American manufacture

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Captain Jose A. Quinones, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1975 Auction suspended by original breast ribbon(Orden del Capitn Jos A. Quiones). Instituted in 1975. Four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and cerulean blue enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, marked "925" (silver) on the reverse, measuring 85. 5 mm (w) x 89. 8 mm (h), vertical pinback, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Captain Jose A. Quinones was instituted in four classes: Special Grand Cross, Grand Cross, Grand Officer and