Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Set, Cased Archive effective September 21

effective September 21

exhibiting surface rust on the reverse)

surrounded by two circular ropes with “Furchtlos und Trew” (Fearless and Loyal) inscribed in raised lettering on the top half of the circle

reading “on a plate of the Luftwaffe ceremony”

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Set, Cased Archive effective September 21(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. Sash Badge: in silver gilt with red and white enamels, hallmarked with a "J" on the loop, measuring 54. 7 mm (w) x 87 mm (h) inclusive of its tower with integral ring suspension, on its original full length sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern and features a large bow tie; and Breast Star: four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a star base with