Portugal, Kingdom. An Exemplary Conduct Medal, Silver Medal, By S. Silva, C.1880 Auction Archive and Scientific Council of the

and Scientific Council of the Technical University of Ilmenau

the right one held in place via dual brass prongs

very rare this early and in this condition

the right panel raised and secured in place via threading

Portugal, Kingdom. An Exemplary Conduct Medal, Silver Medal, By S. Silva, C.1880 Auction Archive and Scientific Council of the(Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar). Instituted 1863. Dom Carlos I Issued. In silver, a circular medal engraving a portrait of King Luis I of Portugal on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription D. LUIZ I REI DE PORTUGAL 1863, the reverse featuring central inscription COMPORTAMENTO EXEMPLAR, circumscribed by two tied laurel branches, as well as the inscription MEDALHA MILITAR on the outsider border, engraver's mark of S. Silva, measuring 32. 56 mm