Orders, decorations, and medals of Chile

Order of Merit () The order consists of five classes: :* Collar (), I* Class :* Grand Cross (), I Class :* Grand Officer (), II Class :* Commander (), III Class :* Officer (), IV Class :* Knight (), V Class Order of Bernardo O'Higgins The Order of Bernado O'Higgins () was established in 1956 as an extension of the Order of Merit of Chile in order to recognise foreign nationals for their 'outstanding contribution to the arts, sciences, education, industry, trade or social and humanitarian cooperation'. The Order of Bernardo O'Higgins is conferred by the Chilean President on the advice of the Minister of Foreign Relations. The order was originally established in two classes: :* Bernardo O'Higgins Medal, I Class () :* Bernardo O'Higgins Medal, II Class () In 1967 the order was reorganised into five classes, and after modifications in 1985 and 2006, it acquired the same grades as the Order of Merit: :* Collar (), I* Class :* Grand Cross (), I Class :* Grand Officer (), II Class :* Commander (), III Class :* Officer (), IV Class :* Knight (), V Class Gabriela Mistral Order of Educational and Cultural Merit The Order of Gabriela Mistral () was established in 1977 and is conferred by the Minister of Education to Chileans and to foreign nationals who have 'made an outstanding contribution benefiting education, culture and the advancement of teaching'. When presented outside of Chile, installation is usually performed at the Chilean embassy, legation or consulate by the highest Chilean representative present or personally by the Minister of Education. The order consists of a single class. Meritorious Service to the Republic The decoration for Meritorious Service to the Republic () was established as an order, in 1985, to recognise Chilean citizens for 'services of special importance for the country'. Membership of the Order is conferred by the President of the Republic upon the recommendation of a Council composed of the Ministers of the Interior, Foreign Affairs, Defence, Justice and the Secretary General of the Presidency. The council is also responsible for the order's registry. The order is established in five classes: :* Grand Star in Gold (), I Class :* Grand Officer (), II Class :* Commander (), III Class :* Silver Star with Golden Laurel (), IV Class :* Knight (), V Class :* Silver Star (), VI Class Order of Naval Merit The Order of Naval Merit () was established in three classes: :* Commander (), I Class :* Officer (), II Class :* Knight (), III Class ==Decorations==

President of the Republic decoration The decoration of the President of the Republic () was established as an order in four classes: :* Grand Cross´s Collar (), I Class :* Grand Officer (), II Class :* Officer (), III Class :* Knight (), IV Class Decorations for gallantry Decoration of Valour () Cross of the Army Bicentenary The Cross of the Army Bicentenary () was established by President of the Republic of Chile, Sebastián Piñera Echenique, in 2010 to commemorate the bicentenary of the Chilean Army (which was established on 2 December 1810). It is conferred by the Commander-in-Chief of the Army to recognise representatives of organisations that have significantly supported the endeavours of the Army. The decoration has been established in two grades: :* Grand Cross of the Army Bicentenary () - the badge of a Grand Cross is worn on a broad scarlet sash hung across the body from the right shoulder. :* Cross of the Army Bicentenary () - this grade uses a neck badge suspended from a scarlet ribbon. Notable recipients of the Grand Cross of the Army Bicentenary include President Piñera Notable Chilean recipients of the Cross of the Army Bicentenary include the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral Edmundo Gonzalez, the Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force, Air Force General Jorge Rojas Avila, the Director General of the Carabineros, General Manager Gustavo González Jure, and the Director General of Investigations Police, Marcos Antonio Vásquez Meza. Medal of Diplomatic Merit The Medal of Diplomatic Merit () was established to recognise selected officials of the foreign service branch of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for long and meritorious service on behalf of Chile. Medal of Functionary Merit The Medal of Functionary Merit () was established to recognise selected officials (functionaries) of the Management and Professional branches of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, for long and meritorious service on behalf of Chile. Military Works Corps Star of Honour and Merit () Decorations for long and meritorious Service Decoration for Great Military Merit of the Chilean Air Force () Military Star () ==Medals==

Commemorative medals Fiftieth Anniversary of the Chilean Air Force Commemorative Medal () 18 September Medal () ==Obsolete==

, June 1817 Legion of Merit The Legion of Merit of Chile () was established on 1 June 1817 by the Supreme Director of the newly independent Chile, Liberator General Bernardo O'Higgins, to reward civil and military service to the nation and, at the time, was the most senior honour of Chile. The Head of State was established as the head of the Legion. The order was established in four classes: :* Grand Officers of the Legion (), I Class :* Officers of the Legion (), II Class :* Sub-Officers of the Legion (), III Class :* Legionnaires or Members of the Legion (), IV Class ==References==