Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 visually-hidden in turn with a suspension

in turn with a suspension ring and period original ribbon

a grasshopper swatter from the Straits Settlements

obverse in bronze gilt with black enamels

the obverse with a raised Cross Pattée with central Prussian imperial eagle

Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 visually-hidden in turn with a suspensionBronze gilt with green, white and blue enamels, 60. 5 mm x 92 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, replacement loop, enamel chipping evident on the white arms of the star, scattered gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit was established by Marshal Francisco Solano Lpez (July 24, 1827 March 1, 1870) who succeeded his father as president of Paraguay in 1862 and held the office until his death in combat in 1870. He is