numbered "36184"
measuring 44 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)
it is safe to assume that this helmet once belonged to a German DAK soldier and was sent home as war booty
A breast star in silver gilt presenting an eight point blue enamel star with clusters of five faceted rays in each quadrant
The insignia measures 42 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)
Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Officer, C.1925 Hold numbered "36184"(Orden del Mrito). Instituted in 1906. Type IV (1925 1929). In silver with blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Andean condor suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on September 4, 1906 and is awarded for meritorious service provided by foreigners to the Republic of Chile, in five grades: Grand