Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Hold and to Kuban

and to Kuban

the left interior breast presents size markings in black ink stating 40 46 98 70 61 M43

27 mm x 125 mm)

He was also a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

Footnote: The various officers were given enamelled badges

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Hold and to Kuban(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a sword on both the observe of the integral suspension and the reverse of the loop, measuring 57 mm (w) x 92. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath on both sides, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honourific