Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Republic of three prongs fully preserved (one

three prongs fully preserved (one slightly loose)

Ladies Auxiliary Military Health Medal

Gibbons was to see action in the Philippines in 1888-1889 and in China during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900

but by 1963

the reverse of one clasp each link is connected by a string of small honeycomb patterned chains

Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 Republic of three prongs fully preserved (oneBronze 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