Chilean Order of Merit

[GODISHIGH]

Hello, I'm interested in this Chilean Order of Merit Grand Cross but have no knowledge about it and have never seen one.  I would like yall's opinions on its authenticity

Thanks

John  

[Megan]

Current Grand Cross, in use since 1939.

[lambert]

Yes, authenticate. very good condition.

 

"The Order of Merit (Spanish: Orden al Mérito) is a Chilean order and was created in 1929. Succeeding the Medal of the Merit, which was created during the term of the President Germán Riesco through the Minister of War decree No. 1350 on 4 September 1906. This new national distinction was created to recognize the meritorious service provided by foreign military personnel to Chilean officials. The order is only awarded to foreigners." 

wiki

 

Order of Merit (Chile) - Wikipedia

 

Lambert