Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set visually-hidden both measuring 25 mm (w)

both measuring 25 mm (w) x 210 mm (l)

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered golden-yellow Coastal Artillery cypher

The grip is tightly wrapped with twisted silvered wire

He was killed instantly while at an observation post

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set visually-hidden both measuring 25 mm (w)(Orden del Mrito). Instituted September 4th, 1906. Type V. (1929 ). A neck badge, constructed of silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled 5 pointed star with ball finals and with a laurel wreath in the rightward facing bust by the representation of the national personification of Chile, surrounded by the inscription Republica de Chile (Republic of Chile) in capital lettering, the reverse features a similar gilt medallion with a depiction of a