Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of the reverse number engraved "32"

the reverse number engraved "32" and "116" on the reverse of the arms at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock respectively

maker marked on reverse "P

Sweden and Switzerland were spared the horrors of warfare and did their share to lighten the burden of war victims

Type 5 - Variation 2 with "flat reverse" and "arched maker mark"

very light wear on the corduroy backers

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of the reverse number engraved "32"(Orden al Mrito). Instituted September 4, 1906. Type V (1929 present). In bronze gilt, a hollow base of smooth rays, with insignia superimposed on the obverse depicting a five point white enamel star with ball finials and a laurel wreath combining the arms, the central medallion features Chilean crest encircled by a blue ring inscribed ORDEN AL MERITO CHILE, the reverse features a single vertical pin with dual stays, measures 77. 6 mm (w) x 79. 7mm