Description
the obverse reads “GRATI PRINCEPS ET PATRIA FRANC IMP AUG” (A GRATEFUL PRINCE AND COUNTRY
Ribbon Bar (Navy Good Conduct with two bronze stars
the bayonet demonstrates some issues consistent with age and wear
Thompson with a strength of 31 officers and 679 other ranks
Footnote: A celebratory badge for the annual ceremony for presenting the colours of a new group or regiment in the town
Chile, Republic. A Decoration for Military Merit, III Class Newly Listed the obverse reads “GRATI PRINCEPSInstituted 1947. In silver and enamels, reverse plain, measures 41. 9 mm (w) x 52. 6 mm (h), worn on a replacement ribbon, dark patina, minor wear, very fine.