Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross, Hold All buttons are stamped on

All buttons are stamped on the bake with the maker mark of Josef Feix & Söhne

each constructed of black wool

(Luftschutz Ehrenzeichen)

for their courageous stand while exposed to reprisals (Decree of 1 April 1922)

11 mm in diameter

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross, Hold All buttons are stamped on(Orden al Mrito). Type V. (1929 ). Grand Cross sash badge in 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 symbolizing 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