but remains looped around the original drawstring via the reinforced hole
surmounted by the Olympic Games five conjoined rings insignia
Early high quality polished blade shows light surface wear/runner marks and no cuts or nicks to cutting edge
which added another dimension to some events
number engraved "659" on the reverse
Chile, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Officer's Cross, C.1950 GTRexclude but remains looped around the(Orden al Mrito). Instituted 1906. Type IV, 1929 present issue. Of French manufacture, consisting of a traditional Chilean five armed star in silver with blue enamels, featuring a silver gilded laurel wreath between the arms, obverse centre exhibiting a female bust surrounded by the inscription REPUBLICA DE CHILE (Chilean Republic), reverse centre depicting an engraved laurel branch surrounded by the inscription AL MERITO (To Merit) in silver gilt,