Chile, Republic. An Order Of Bernado O’higgins, Grand Cross Set Auction Archive (Kriegsdenkmünze für die Feldzüge 1870/71)

(Kriegsdenkmünze für die Feldzüge 1870/71)

8 mm face plate

affixed with all original reverse attachment prongs to a zink backplate and dark blue wool backer

the obverse consisting of a central medallion depicting a rightward facing bust of Franz Josef

with a small number featuring handwritten inscriptions on the reverse

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Bernado O’higgins, Grand Cross Set Auction Archive (Kriegsdenkmünze für die Feldzüge 1870/71)Instituted April 28, 1956. Type II (1967 ). A Grand Cross set, comprising a grand cross in silver gilt presenting a 10 point star featuring a two five point stars each with a white enamel border and undulating rays between each arms, the obverse medallion features a right facing portrait of Bernard OHiggins, surrounded by a ring inscribed BERNARD OHIGGINS CHILE, the reverse is plain, measures 45. 2mm (w) x 52. 8mm (h inclusive of integral suspension),