Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of cities and oceans clearly marked

cities and oceans clearly marked

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

the version used between 1921 and 1957

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

Dicks signed his Royal Canadian Air Force Permament Active Service Force Attestation Paper (C1116)

Argentina, Republic. An Order Of May, Civil Merit, Grand Cross Badge, C.1950 United Republic of cities and oceans clearly marked(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