{"product_id":"chile-republic-an-order-of-merit-grand-cross-set-in-case-w8480","title":"Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set in Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden al Mérito). September 4, 1906. Constructed of 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, symbol of 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 condor also in silver gilt, measuring 62 mm (w) x 68 mm (h- inclusive of condor suspension), worn on original blue and red sash ribbon, light gilt wear, in very fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccompanied by the star of the order, consisting of a silver gilt multi-rayed star, with a five pointed white enamelled star affixed via single screwpost, gilt laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre featuring coat-of-arms with blue enamel surround, reverse with dual stays and central pin assembly, measuring 80 mm (h) x 80.5 mm (w), with enamel loss and repair to obverse 12 and 5 o'clocks arm, small contact marks, remains very fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContained in the original case of issue, a brown leatherette exterior with Chilean coat of arms on the lid, silk interior lid with blue velvet medal bed which is caving in towards the base, measures 175 mm (w) x 290 mm (l) x 64 mm (d), missing the clasp device, with residue to the exterior, light wear, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49673343893781,"sku":"W8480","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_W8480_4.jpg?v=1773413228","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/chile-republic-an-order-of-merit-grand-cross-set-in-case-w8480","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}