Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, II Class Grand Officer Star, C.1940 Buy Now extending along the front of

extending along the front of the helmet and terminating above the left ear

gilding worn but overall very fine condition

with a central black swastika

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Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, II Class Grand Officer Star, C.1940 Buy Now extending along the front of(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. Type VI (1936 date). Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, mounted to a three piece base in bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked, measuring 78. 3 mm (w) x 79. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, chipping and or repair evident in the white enamels on four of the star points, while the fifth star point at 7 o'clock exhibits crazing, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was