Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Newly Listed Footnote: The Battalion was raised

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Dauphin

supplemented by several private family photos which depict his children Norman and Brigitte

A rare and well-preserved Czechoslovak Balloon Unit bayonet

a rare compilation from one of history’s most important war crimes trials in overall extremely fine condition

Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Newly Listed Footnote: The Battalion was raisedBronze gilt with green, white and blue enamels, 60. 5 mm x 92 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, replacement loop, enamel chipping evident on the white arms of the star, scattered gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit was established by Marshal Francisco Solano Lpez (July 24, 1827 March 1, 1870) who succeeded his father as president of Paraguay in 1862 and held the office until his death in combat in 1870. He is