The Order of May was originally established as the Order of May for Merit in 1946. It was founded to commemorate the May Revolution of 1811 that resulted in the establishment of Argentina as an independent republic. The Order was re-established as the Order of May on December 17, 1957 by Juan Perón, and it was modified on April 10, 1958. The Order of May is conferred upon foreign citizens and military personnel in recognition of a variety of meritorious contributions to Argentina.
Argentina
ARGENTINA. Republic, Order of Merit, 1st type, Civil Division.
$600.00
First Class set of insignia, comprising sash badge, 77mm, silver-gilt and enamel, unmarked; Star, 78mm, silver-gilt and enamel, unmarked, with reverse retaining pin and lower support hook, red enamel damage to motto around central medallion, with full sash riband and lapel rosette, in Ricciardi, Buenos Aires, embossed case of issue, gilding almost all tarnished, otherwise very fine.