Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set in Case Province of China the 22nd Air Landing Infantry

the 22nd Air Landing Infantry Division transferred to Crete where it remained on occupation duty until September 1944

burgundy exterior

Mounted as worn Bavarian style: IC 2nd

denoting Pte

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Set in Case Province of China the 22nd Air Landing Infantry(Orden al Mrito). September 4, 1906. Constructed of 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, symbol of 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 condor