Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class C.1960 United Republic of 37 mm (w) x 64

37 mm (w) x 64

while the breast button area bears partially-legible size stamps

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Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class C.1960 United Republic of 37 mm (w) x 64(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a nicely enameled red Latin cross, double sided, suspended by a typical Portuguese tower, with unknown Portuguese hallmark, measuring 56. 45 mm (w) x 81. 94 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), suspended by original neck ribbon with ornament loop suspension, extremely good condition. Footnote: The order was