Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, C. 1950 Hold constructed of a two-piece card

constructed of a two-piece card stock frame with a faux dark green leather liner

When he got there hd had to find a way through an Ashanti force which had the base surrounded and was attacking it from all sides

The pictures are a mix of candids and staged photos

The blade itself exhibits a beautifully engraved ornate fillagree pattern on both sides and on the blade spine

2) An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class accompanied by its award certificate

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, C. 1950 Hold constructed of a two-piece card(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. 5th Period (1929 ). In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 71. 5 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, centrepiece insignia slightly loose versus the base, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on September 4, 1906 and awarded for meritorious service provided by foreigners to the Republic of Chile, in five grades.