Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Auction the centre reverse presents the

the centre reverse presents the inscription ABBY L

and a silversmith mark of “FM” for Vilhelms Fridrichs Müller

loop on the top of the right panel with a 255 mm chain attached

mounted to six-pointed silver gilt star base with multiple emanating rays

Ecuador, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Auction the centre reverse presents the(Orden al Mrito Nacional). Instituted in 1821. Type II (1932 Date). Four piece construction, in silver gilt with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 55. 8 mm (w) x 86 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral ring suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arms at 12 o'clock and 4 o'clock, accompanied by a full length modern sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern, with the piping incorrect, better than fine. Footnote: