to confirm his identity and his service as being legitimate
marked 76 mm (w) x 12 mm (h)
and bearing hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire gulls above an oak leaf wreath of identical construction
the obverse consisting of a slightly vaulted oak leaf wreath
Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer Set Buy Now to confirm his identity and(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. A Neck badge, in silver gilt and enamels, marked with Portuguese 835 silver fineness mark, with gilt tower suspension, measures 56. 3 mm (w) x 84. 2 mm (h), worn on original neck ribbon with velcro closure, enamels intact, in very fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver and silver gilt, with central red and white enamelled medallion bearing MERITO MILITARE, reverse offers a vertical pin back,