Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Set United Republic of 55 mm (w) x 59

55 mm (w) x 59

the enamels extremely well preserved

Footnote: This badge was established in 1906

The badge was to consist of a five-pointed star bearing the state arms upon crossed sabres and surrounded by a crescent moon

the second and final ship of the Hindenburg class named in honor of Paul von Hindenburg

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Set United Republic of 55 mm (w) x 59Breast Star; V Period, Three piece construction, bronze gilt insignia with a bronze centerpiece, along with red, white and blue enamels, mounted to a ten point star base, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, crazing evident in the white enamels on the star points, measuring at 70. 47 mm (w) x 69. 52 mm (h), and weighing at 84. 4 grams; Star in bronze gilt with ball finials, in white enamels, with bronze gilt laurel wreath in each quadrant, obverse