Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, C. 1950 GTRexclude German Red Cross Helper's Badge

German Red Cross Helper's Badge - Silvered bronze and enamels

Plemic has apparently worked there since February 16

the handle free of chips with few areas of paint wear evident

Footnote: Lance-Havildar Abdul Ghani

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, C. 1950 GTRexclude German Red Cross Helper's Badge(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. 5th Period (1929 ). In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 71. 5 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, centrepiece insignia slightly loose versus the base, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on September 4, 1906 and awarded for meritorious service provided by foreigners to the Republic of Chile, in five grades.