Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross, Republic of states that his formal enlistment

states that his formal enlistment did not take place until July 19

dated "1813-1913" below

but typical pin assembly set up by Meybauer

For medal of this order

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross, Republic of states that his formal enlistment(Orden al Mrito). 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