Portugal, Republic. A National Defence Institute Of Portugal Table Medal Hold 0mm(width) x 41mm(height)

0mm(width) x 41mm(height)

The Contingent paraded before the King at Buckingham Palace to receive their medals

358 tons of bombs plus 255 mines

eagle patinated and wreath silvered

and slightly rusted

Portugal, Republic. A National Defence Institute Of Portugal Table Medal Hold 0mm(width) x 41mm(height)In bronze, obverse illustrating the National Defence Institute of Portugal insignia in the centre, surrounded by the inscription "INSTITUTO DA DEFESA NACIONAL", inscribed "PORTUGAL" below, the two inscriptions separated by eight sided stars on either side, the insignia flanked by "CUNHARTE Gr Adolfo" on the left and "Des Eduardo Leitao" on the right, reverse illustrating a scroll engraved "Presented by INSTITUTO DA DEFESA NACIONAL Lisbon", the scroll