Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star With Case, C.1950 Hold printed in black ink on

printed in black ink on a thin white paper stock

belt exhibiting fabric interruptions on the embroidered obverse and extensive wear on the cloth reverse from active use

this dagger features a 247 mm nickel-plated steel blade

2 Canadian Infantry Base Depot on November 25th

maker marked with code “30” for the Official Vienna Mint

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star With Case, C.1950 Hold printed in black ink on(Orden al Mrito). Instituted 1906. 1925 present Issue. In silver gilt, a ball tipped enameled white five armed star, surrounded by a gilt detailed laurel wreath, both over a multi rayed ten pointed sharp gilt plaque, the obverse centre bearing a partially enameled Chilean coat of arms, encircled by an enameled blue ring inscribed ORDEN AL MERITO CHILE, reverse with principle pin assembly flanked by two stays, measuring 71. 80 mm (w) x 73. 23 mm (h),