Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Type Ill, Iii Class Medal GTRexclude with single broken

with single broken

a very rare maker and very desirable WWI iron cross first class

The reverse ricasso is etched with a puma (a mountain lion's head)

enamels with slight enamel contacts but without chipping

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Type Ill, Iii Class Medal GTRexclude with single broken(Orden al Mrito). Instituted September 4, 1906. A silver five point star with large ball finials, and a silver wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a right facing female portrait surrounded by the inscription REPUBLICA DE CHILE, the reverse medallion presents a single laurel branch surrounded by the inscription AL MERITO, surmounted by a Chilean Condor with open wings (measuring 45. 60mm in width), badge measures 41. 50mm (w) x 55.