Paraguay, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set, c.1970 United Republic of also including a 1939 Iron

also including a 1939 Iron Cross II Class boutonniere

the wreath tied in a bow at the base

Close Combat Clasp - Close Combat Clasp-Bronze Grade

The Battle was the pinnacle of the truly appalling strategy of attrition

that many fierce fires were burning

Paraguay, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set, c.1970 United Republic of also including a 1939 Iron(Orden Nacional del Mrito). Instituted April 8, 1865. Reinstituted June 23, 1939 and amended September 7 1956. Type III (1956 ). In silver gilt, a white enamelled five point star with large ball finials, three rays emulating between each quadrant, a half laurel and half oak leaf green enamel wreath connecting the tips of the arms, the obverse medallion features a lion head surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed HONOR ET GLORIA, the reverse