Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross in Case

(Orden al Merito). 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 Andean Condor, measures 46.91mm (w) x 67.37mm (h), intact enamels, slight gilt wear, worn on a full length blue sash presenting a thing red stripe at each edge, in extremely fine condition. The Breast Star, in silver gilt presenting a large five point white enamelled star with ball finials, and wreath segments in each quadrant, superimposed on a silver star with 10 rounded points of clusters of smooth rays, the central medallion features the Chilean coat of arms, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed ORDEN DEL MERITO CHILE, the reverse bears a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 77.75mm (w) x 79.78mm (h), remains 118.2 grams, enamel crack to 7 o’clock arm, scattered gilt war in inscription, remains in extremely fine condition.

Accompanied by a boutonniere pin with a rosette.

Contained in its case of issue, featuring a blue leatherette exterior with Chilean coat of arms on the exterior lid, the interior presents a white silk interior lid marked HOURS Santiago, a removable blue velvet recessed medal bed with storage component for sash sits in the bottom, measures 180mm (w) x 295mm (h) x 60mm (d), minimal wear, hinge and catch functional, in very fine condition.