Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Badge Republic of (Nahkampfspange)

(Nahkampfspange)

Presented to Ted Lenard

overlaid by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE SERVICE IN THE SS”)

a rare award in extremely fine condition

(Luftwaffe Mützenabzeichen für Generale)

Chile, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Badge Republic of (Nahkampfspange)(Orden al Mrito). Type V. (1929 ). 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 also