Peru, Republic. An Order Of Captain Jose A. Quinones, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1975 Buy Now 1st British Columbia Cap badge

1st British Columbia Cap badge

A Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (Voluntary Militia for National Security aka Blackshirts) officer insignia constructed of silver bullion wire with threaded detailing and accents

(Issued 1917-1918)

maker marked “B&N L” for “Berg & Nolte

10 mm (h - inclusive of its wreath of linden leaves and crossed swords suspension)

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Captain Jose A. Quinones, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1975 Buy Now 1st British Columbia Cap badge(Orden del Capitn Jos A. Quiones). Instituted in 1975. Four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and cerulean blue enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, marked "925" (silver) on the reverse, measuring 85. 5 mm (w) x 89. 8 mm (h), vertical pinback, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Captain Jose A. Quinones was instituted in four classes: Special Grand Cross, Grand Cross, Grand Officer and