Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross, Auction Archive and the loss of the

and the loss of the scabbard’s throat clip rendering the sword loose during storage

In sterling silver with gilt centre wreath

Friedrich August Silver Bravery Medal

It was published in 2001 by Museum Restoration Service

death was related to military service (World War II)

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross, Auction Archive and the loss of the(Orden al Mrito). Type V. (1929 ). Grand Cross sash badge in 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 symbolizing 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