Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set I. Class, Type V, c. 1950 certificate_of_authenticity One constructed of gilded bronze

One constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels

long scrape mark on the bottom

obverse illustrating the Young Men's Christian Association insignia in the centre

is clearly and strongly marked with maker as well as size

comprising 49th

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set I. Class, Type V, c. 1950 certificate_of_authenticity One constructed of gilded bronze(Orden del Mrito). Instituted September 4th, 1906. (C. 1950 issue). A cased Order of Merit Grand Cross set, consisting of: 1. A Grand Cross Breast Star, constructed of silver gilt, a rayed breast star with a central five pointed white enameled star with ball finials, with a gilt laurel wreath between the arms of the cross, with a central medallion in gilt bearing the Chilean Coat of Arms, surrounded by a broad blue enameled ring inscribed Orden al