Lot 3981
Chile. Order of Bernardo O'Higgins. Grand Cross Set of insignia in gilt silver and white enamel. Consists of sash badge, 51mm x 45mm, 25.8 grams and breast star, 71mm x 68mm, 68.3 grams with pinback suspension; on a complete shoulder sash of 104mm width with bow rosette. Slight scuff on one star arm otherwise Extremely Fine with bright gilding and good enamel; the full length sash excellent condition. A handsome set of the highest class of this scarce Chilean order.
Established in 1965, the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins is the highest civilian decoration awarded to non-Chilean citizens. Examples of recipients include the Sultan of Morocco and Simon Wiesenthal. Of Spanish and Irish ancestry, O'Higgins (1778-1842) was a hero of Chilean independence from Spain and its first head of state as an independent nation.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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