Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross,

(Orden al Mérito). 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 condor also in silver gilt, measuring 61.73 mm (w) x 68.43 mm (h- inclusive of condor suspension), on a full length original sash, in very fine condition. Accompanied by the star of the order, consisting of a silver gilt multi-rayed star, with a five pointed white enameled star affixed via single screwpost, gilt laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre featuring coat-of-arms with blue enamel surround, reverse with duel stays and central pin assembly, measuring 78.8 mm (h) x 78.3 mm (w), extremely fine. Together, safely housed in original case of issue, wooden framed, brown leather wrapped, white silk interior marked HOURS Santiago, blue velvet medal bed, very fine.