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Auction: 26001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 305

(x) Argentina, Republic, Order of Merit, a very rare 1st Class set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 67mm, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel; Star, 81mm, gilt and enamel, pin detached but present from Star, very fine, together with sash riband and corresponding miniature award (3)

Founded by Juan Peron in 1946 and abolished in 1955, the 1st Class was bestowed sparingly to Prime Ministers and Secretaries of State.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£800 to £1,200

Starting price
£750