A Peruvian Cross Of Military Merit; Knight Auction WWI 49th Infantry Battalion Pin

WWI 49th Infantry Battalion Pin CEF - Bronze gilt with red and blue enamels

the rear side edges trimmed in black patent leather

three prongs on reverse

This is verified by the relatively few photographs showing men in the East with wire camouflage helmets

A Peruvian Cross Of Military Merit; Knight Auction WWI 49th Infantry Battalion PinA Peruvian Cross of Military Merit; Knight Three piece construction, silver gilt and bronze with green and white enamels, 51. 7 mm x 84. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, hanger with vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The cross was created in February 1949 and is awarded to military for outstanding service in the defence of the country. Coronel Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes