Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of in the army

in the army

326 Commonwealth servicemen of the Second World War buried or commemorated at Rheinberg War Cemetery

dagger portepee fabricated from fine aluminum bullion wire

measuring 172 mm (w) x 220 mm (h)

Continuing to distinguish himself

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of in the army(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath