Chile, Republic. A Star Of The Chilean Air Forces For 30 Years Of Service, Officer, c.1950 Newly Listed impressed "2257" on the edge

impressed "2257" on the edge

1 Multi-Engined Training Squadron on June 28

After leaving the army in 1920

remains near very fine

Accompanied by nine pages with copies of his Service Records and Discharge Papers from the National Archives

Chile, Republic. A Star Of The Chilean Air Forces For 30 Years Of Service, Officer, c.1950 Newly Listed impressed "2257" on the edge(Estrella de la Fuerza Area para Oficiales por Aos de Servicio). Regulated 1935 for the Air Force. In bronze gilt, a smooth five pointed multi rayed star with ball finials, the obverse with a superposed enameled white medallion exhibiting a Chilean escutcheon in red and blue enamels, the plain reverse, measuring 49. 53 mm (w) x 48. 24 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), presenting bent tips for wearing, suspended by original red ribbon with horizontal