Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, C. 1950 Hold He lived for several years

He lived for several years in Pendleton

I do hereby constitute and appoint you a :Sub-Lieutenant" in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve

This version of the cross was period manufactured as a museum example

spotting very light contact

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, C. 1950 Hold He lived for several years(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. 5th Period (1929 ). In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 71. 5 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, centrepiece insignia slightly loose versus the base, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on September 4, 1906 and awarded for meritorious service provided by foreigners to the Republic of Chile, in five grades.