Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, II Class Grand Officer Star, C.1940 Buy Now surrounded by a stylized swastika

surrounded by a stylized swastika and the letters “D” and “J”

Fundraising proved difficult

each arm joined by a richly detailed Griffin clutching a sword and shield

topped by a 1914 Iron Cross pendant

The courage and devotion to duty displayed during these flights are worthy of commendation

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, II Class Grand Officer Star, C.1940 Buy Now surrounded by a stylized swastika(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. Type VI (1936 date). Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, mounted to a three piece base in bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked, measuring 78. 3 mm (w) x 79. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, chipping and or repair evident in the white enamels on four of the star points, while the fifth star point at 7 o'clock exhibits crazing, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was