Original Peruvian Civil Guard Merit Decoration with Mini Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Peru
• Award: Civil Guard Order of Merit
• Includes: Neck badge and miniature
• Material: Gilt metal and enamel
Medal Design:
• Radiant starburst badge with white enamel cross
• Central medallion with inscription “GUARDIA CIVIL DEL PERU” (Civil Guard of Peru)
• Laurel suspension element with green enamel
• Neck ribbon in red with white central stripe
• Miniature medal matching main decoration design
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Minor enamel wear visible
• Light surface wear and age toning present
• Neck ribbon shows storage wear and folding
• Miniature ribbon shows age wear and slight fraying
Historical and Collectible Significance:
• The Civil Guard Order of Merit was awarded for distinguished service within Peru’s Civil Guard and internal security forces.
• Decorations related to Peruvian internal security and police organizations are less commonly encountered than standard military orders.
• Complete sets with miniature are increasingly difficult to find and desirable among collectors of Latin American decorations.
Summary:
Original Peru Civil Guard Order of Merit neck decoration with matching miniature medal. A complete and attractive set representing Peru’s historic internal security forces.