Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Officer, C.1925 Auction Archive both opening with seamlessly hidden

both opening with seamlessly hidden vertical slits

one with bluish-black cotton backer and measuring 122 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

maintaining its original period look

slight damage is evident to the face of the eagle and the hilts of both swords

steel scabbard exhibits extensive black paint loss and scratches from active usage

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Officer, C.1925 Auction Archive both opening with seamlessly hidden(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. Type IV (1925 1929). In silver with blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Andean condor suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on September 4, 1906 and is awarded for meritorious service provided by foreigners to the Republic of Chile, in five grades: Grand