Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Set Archive sealed backing

sealed backing

marked "925" and "STERLING" on the reverse

inside marked "835" (for silver content)

The cross features a fire gilded stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Set Archive sealed backingBreast Star; V Period, Three piece construction, bronze gilt insignia with a bronze centerpiece, along with red, white and blue enamels, mounted to a ten point star base, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, crazing evident in the white enamels on the star points, measuring at 70. 47 mm (w) x 69. 52 mm (h), and weighing at 84. 4 grams; Star in bronze gilt with ball finials, in white enamels, with bronze gilt laurel wreath in each quadrant, obverse