Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, certificate_of_authenticity 1914 with a strength of

1914 with a strength of 47 officers

and it proved impossible to move them for some days

Nieuport and other places in Belgium

The "fascio" insignia was used on the hat and the collar tabs

reverse catch missing

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, certificate_of_authenticity 1914 with a strength of(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