Orders, decorations, and medals of Chile

Decorations are conferred to recognise specific deeds of gallantry, bravery, distinguished or meritorious service.

Awards to non-citizens are usually only made where the gallantry, achievement or service has advanced Chilean interests in some way.

The Order of Bernardo O'Higgins is conferred by the Chilean President on the advice of the Minister of Foreign Relations.

[1] The decoration for Meritorious Service to the Republic (Spanish: Condecoración Servicios Meritorios a la República) was established as an order, in 1985, to recognise Chilean citizens for 'services of special importance for the country'.

[7] Medal of Diplomatic Merit The Medal of Diplomatic Merit (Spanish: Medalla al Mérito Diplomático) 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.

[11] However, after O'Higgins resigned in January 1823, the President of the Regency Council, José Miguel Infante, effectively abolished the order in June 1825.