Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, II Class Grand Officer Star, C.1940 Buy Now The courage and devotion to

The courage and devotion to duty displayed during these flights are worthy of commendation

half of the Red Cross Medal for the Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905 ribbon missing

evacuated the wounded under heavy fire with great coolness and judgment

John cross affixed to the black enamelled centrepiece and inscribed "ST

each arm joined by a richly detailed Griffin clutching a sword and shield

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, II Class Grand Officer Star, C.1940 Buy Now The courage and devotion to(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. Type VI (1936 date). Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, mounted to a three piece base in bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked, measuring 78. 3 mm (w) x 79. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, chipping and or repair evident in the white enamels on four of the star points, while the fifth star point at 7 o'clock exhibits crazing, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was