Order of Merit (Chile)

Order of Merit
(Orden al Mérito)
Chile - Order of Merit Grand Cross set
Awarded by

the President of Chile
TypeOrder of merit
Established1817 (as Legion of Merit)
1906 (as Medal of the Merit)
1929 (as Order of Merit)
EligibilityForeigner citizens
Awarded forCivil actions in benefit of the Republic
StatusCurrent
FounderBernardo O'Higgins (1817)
Germán Riesco (1906)
Carlos Ibáñez del Campo (1929)
PresidentGabriel Boric
ChancellorAntonia Urrejola
Grades
  • Collar
  • Grand Cross
  • Grand Officer
  • Commander
  • Officer
  • Knight
Precedence
Next (higher)None
Next (lower)Order of Bernardo O'Higgins


The Order of Merit (Spanish: Orden al Mérito) is a Chilean order and was created in 1929. Succeeding the Medal of the Merit, which was created during the term of the President Germán Riesco through the Minister of War decree No. 1350 on 4 September 1906. This new national distinction was created to recognize the meritorious service provided by foreign military personnel to Chilean officials. The order is only awarded to foreigners.

Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (Chile)