Chile, Republic. An Order Of Bernardo O'Higgins, Grand Cross, c.1967 Auction issued on 28 March 1943

issued on 28 March 1943 and retaining a black-and-white photo of the bearer

in white metal with a bronze gilt base

with the paper covering two shafts retaining rivets which firmly hold the eagle in place

and warping to visors

with white rank insignia

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Bernardo O'Higgins, Grand Cross, c.1967 Auction issued on 28 March 1943(Orden de Bernardo O'Higgins). Instituted 1956. Type II (1967 ). An early example of this order and of high quality, the sash badge of the order in toned silver gilt, consisting of a 10 pointed star with white enamel bordering, with undulating rays between each arms, the obverse medallion features a right facing portrait of Bernard OHiggins, surrounded by a ring inscribed BERNARD OHIGGINS CHILE, the reverse is plain, measures 45. 29 mm (w) x 51. 04 mm