Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross In Case Hold the reverse with standard double-claw

the reverse with standard double-claw prongs and a catch

on a laurel suspension link and sky blue and white striped ribbon

with button hole attachment

3rd Regiment of Colonial Paratroopers Badge

(JOHN LAWSON KINNER)

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross In Case Hold the reverse with standard double-claw(Orden al Mrito). Instituted September 4, 1906. Type V. (1929 ). A Grand Cross Set in silver gilt, featuring the badge presenting a white enamelled five point star with ball finials and wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a right facing female bust with a surrounding inscription of REPUBLICA DE CHILE, the reverse medallion presenting a sprig with the inscription AL MERITO, the badge is surmounted by a uniface open winged