Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star With Case, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity May-June 1900

May-June 1900

" Bessette's Commanding Officer spoke to the Major and proposed to take no further action

stating that he had previous military service with the 10th Queen's Own Canadian Hussars

Army long service award for 4 years (silvered bronze)

it may be awarded for service in military operations in the interests of the Kingdom

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star With Case, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity May-June 1900(Orden al Mrito). Instituted 1906. 1925 present Issue. In silver gilt, a ball tipped enameled white five armed star, surrounded by a gilt detailed laurel wreath, both over a multi rayed ten pointed sharp gilt plaque, the obverse centre bearing a partially enameled Chilean coat of arms, encircled by an enameled blue ring inscribed ORDEN AL MERITO CHILE, reverse with principle pin assembly flanked by two stays, measuring 71. 80 mm (w) x 73. 23 mm (h),