Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Commander Republic of the two ends stitched together

the two ends stitched together at the rear

and substantial fraying and tearing

running marks are evident to the blade

worn by both domestic inmates and prisoners of war

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Commander Republic of the two ends stitched together(Orden al Mrito). September 4, 1906. Constructed of silver gilt, presenting as a five pointed star with ball finials, in white enamels, with silver gilt laurel wreath in each quadrant, obverse centre displaying a female bust, symbol of the republican government, circumscribed by the inscription REPUBLICA DE CHILE (CHILEAN REPUBLIC), reverse centre in silver gilt exhibiting the inscription AL MERITO (FOR MERIT), suspended by a detailed flying condor