Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and hallmarked on the obverse

and hallmarked on the obverse of the integral ring

with facsimile signature

1854-1895 India General Service Medal to the 3rd Sikh Infantry -  Waziristan 1894-5

Kretschmer is credited with 11 aerial victories

Peru, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Distinguished Service, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and hallmarked on the obverse(Orden al Mrito por Servicios Distinguidos). Instituted in 1950. Four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "ZULOETA S. A. LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 74 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18, 1950 and is awarded for distinguished services to