Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit
(Orden al Mérito). 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 also in silver gilt, measuring 47.55 mm (w) x 69.17 mm (h) inclusive of condor suspension, in very fine condition.

