Miniature silver-gilt and white enamel cross pattée alisée, the panels outlined in blue enamel, with silver-gilt laurel wreath between the arms, with eyelet and ribbon bar with a red / white / red enamel bar to the face; the face with a radiant circular central blue enamel medallion bearing the escutcheon of the Peruvian arms, a spread avian wing to either side; the reverse plain gilt with ‘925’ silver proof mark; diameter 17.62mm (0.69 inch); on a correct paper representation of the ribbon. The Order was instituted in October 1946 in three classes to recognise outstanding aeronautical merit and may be awarded to civilians and military, both Peruvian citizens and foreigners.
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