Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, Archive within a laurel wreath joined

within a laurel wreath joined together at the bottom by ribbon

the obverse with a raised rightward-facing profile of Prince Regent Luitpold

and the Germans developed the Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet)

The chain measuring 55 cm

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, Archive within a laurel wreath joined(Orden al Mrito Nacional). Instituted in 1921. Type II (Post 1937). Three piece construction, Republic of Ecuador coat of arms insignia in silver gilt, mounted to a base with twelve emanating rays in silver with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 56 mm (w) x 87 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear evident on the insignia, replacement incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order