Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, II Class Grand Officer Star, C.1940 Buy Now with a central black swastika

with a central black swastika

topped by a 1914 Iron Cross pendant

gilding worn but overall very fine condition

John cross affixed to the black enamelled centrepiece and inscribed "ST

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, II Class Grand Officer Star, C.1940 Buy Now with a central black swastika(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. Type VI (1936 date). Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, mounted to a three piece base in bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked, measuring 78. 3 mm (w) x 79. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, chipping and or repair evident in the white enamels on four of the star points, while the fifth star point at 7 o'clock exhibits crazing, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was