Chile, Republic. An Order Of Bernardo O'Higgins, Grand Cross, c.1967 Newly Listed obverse shows five-pointed bronze star

obverse shows five-pointed bronze star with trefoils containing a crown of laurel and oak

with a small line of discolouration evident to the lower right corner when viewed from the obverse

John Dispersal Station

(1922-1931 issue)

a patriotic ornament in near extremely fine condition

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Bernardo O'Higgins, Grand Cross, c.1967 Newly Listed obverse shows five-pointed bronze star(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