Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross In Case Hold the reverse with standard double-claw

the reverse with standard double-claw prongs and a catch

(JOHN LAWSON KINNER)

the pinback with a silver content number of “800”

with button hole attachment

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross In Case Hold the reverse with standard double-claw(Orden al Mrito). Instituted September 4, 1906. Type V. (1929 ). A Grand Cross Set in silver gilt, featuring the badge presenting a white enamelled five point star with ball finials and wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a right facing female bust with a surrounding inscription of REPUBLICA DE CHILE, the reverse medallion presenting a sprig with the inscription AL MERITO, the badge is surmounted by a uniface open winged