Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Commander Archive Also descending from the rim

Also descending from the rim are blackened leather ear guards complete with flaps which fasten in place with bronze studs

with a two-level five-ribbon Ribbon Bar below (1939-1945 Star

where he would be treated for the next eight days

82 mm x 120 mm

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Commander Archive Also descending from the rim(Orden al Mrito). September 4, 1906. Constructed of silver gilt, presenting as a five pointed star with ball finials, in white enamels, with silver gilt laurel wreath in each quadrant, obverse centre displaying a female bust, symbol of the republican government, circumscribed by the inscription REPUBLICA DE CHILE (CHILEAN REPUBLIC), reverse centre in silver gilt exhibiting the inscription AL MERITO (FOR MERIT), suspended by a detailed flying condor