Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Sash Badge, c.1935 Archive and dated 1851 in the

and dated 1851 in the left corner

the reverse of the pinback stamped with a Präsidialkanzlei code of “20” for maker C

clip on the reverse

Type I (1849-1916)

Neck Badge in silver gilt and enamels

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Sash Badge, c.1935 Archive and dated 1851 in the(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