Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of Sweden and Switzerland were spared

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

first badge in silvered bronze

very light wear on the corduroy backers

maker marked on reverse "P

89 mm (w) x 44

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star Republic of Sweden and Switzerland were spared(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