Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of very light wear on the

very light wear on the corduroy backers

On October 1st

160 mm x 210 mm x 18 mm)

first badge in silvered bronze

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of very light wear on the(Orden al Mrito). Instituted September 4, 1906. Type V (1929 present). In bronze gilt, a hollow base of smooth rays, with insignia superimposed on the obverse depicting a five point white enamel star with ball finials and a laurel wreath combining the arms, the central medallion features Chilean crest encircled by a blue ring inscribed ORDEN AL MERITO CHILE, the reverse features a single vertical pin with dual stays, measures 77. 6 mm (w) x 79. 7mm