Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, Newly Listed It was instituted in 1877

It was instituted in 1877 and originally awarded in six grades: Grand Cross with Collar

but covered High School grades

being also used by the Italian Social Republic between 1943 and 1945

the belt fed through a patch on the pouch's reverse

as a Midshipman on September 15

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, Newly Listed It was instituted in 1877(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