Peru, Republic. A Military Order Of Ayacucho, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold he was placed upon the

he was placed upon the POW Transport Tatsuta Mata (Hellship) on January 19

commanded by Lieutenant-General Oliver Leese

with period ribbon and original clasp

23 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station and reported as "Dangerously Wounded" on the 28th

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Peru, Republic. A Military Order Of Ayacucho, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold he was placed upon the(Orden Militar de Ayacucho). Instituted in 1944. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, maker marked "CASA DE MONEDA" and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse, measuring 64 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Ayacucho was instituted on November 30, 1944 an is awarded to military, civil guard and republican guard personnel for distinguished service in positions of command or for