Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Set Newly Listed where the English and French

where the English and French sections meet

The awards with red distinction were awarded in recognition of courage and effective actions in overseas combat

similarly constructed of nickel-silver and marked with eight notches

and the crowned royal monogram of Carl Eduard

with one end featuring a set of snap-close buttons to hold the buckle in place

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Set Newly Listed where the English and French(Orden al Mrito). Intituted 1906. Type V (1929 present). Sash badge of the order consisting of a ball tipped enameled white five pointed star in silver, the quadrants embellishing by a surrounded laurel wreath also in silver, suspended by delicate Andean condor suspension in silver gilt, obverse centre in gilt featuring a facing right woman portrait encircled by the inscription REPUBLICA DE CHILE, mirrored reverse with central medallion also in gilt