Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star Archive the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a large blood-red enamelled shield with two smaller shields superimposed on the badge and separated by a golden spear

but the inferences drawn and the opinions expressed are those of the authors themselves

maker marked on reverse fastener

and pinned with three silvered zink rank pips

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star Archive the obverse consisting of a(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