Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Officer, C.1925 Auction bottom arm marked "W 938"

bottom arm marked "W 938" (for Wagner)

participating in the initial offensive on the Western Front

then posted to "S" Wing on May 26th

in the upper right hand corner is a diamond-shaped patch in emerald green with the Sturm/Standarte numbers embroidered in white and separated by a white diagonal bar (ex

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Officer, C.1925 Auction bottom arm marked "W 938"(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. Type IV (1925 1929). In silver with blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Andean condor suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on September 4, 1906 and is awarded for meritorious service provided by foreigners to the Republic of Chile, in five grades: Grand