Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, C. 1950 Hold 2) An Iron Cross 1939

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

The pictures are a mix of candids and staged photos

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

This version of the cross was period manufactured as a museum example

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross Star, C. 1950 Hold 2) An Iron Cross 1939(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.