Chile, Republic. An Order Of Bernardo O'higgins, Ii Class Knight C.1970 GTRexclude but was mostly inactive due

but was mostly inactive due to fuel shortages

the Japanese South Seas Detachment under Major General Tomitarō Horii clashed with under-strength Australian forces from the Papuan Infantry Battalion and the Australian 39th Battalion on July 23rd at Awala

1927" above a half-wreath of laurel leaves

measuring 91 mm x 58 mm

Chile, Republic. An Order Of Bernardo O'higgins, Ii Class Knight C.1970 GTRexclude but was mostly inactive due(Orden de Bernardo O'Higgins). Instituted 1965 as an independent order. A ten pointed silver star with ball finials, featuring three floriate rays in each quadrant, obverse centre with an engraved head of Bernardo O'Higgins facing right within a border inscribed BERNARDO OHIGGINS CHILE, plain reverse, measuring 45. 09 mm (w) x 50. 79 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), presenting toned silver, suspended by original ribbon with horizontal pinback