Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Auction Archive Of superb quality and craftsmanship

Of superb quality and craftsmanship

measuring 120 mm in length

spotting in the gilt on the HCC

silver insignia overlaying a pickled copper base

59 mm x 65 mm

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Auction Archive Of superb quality and craftsmanship(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 silver Portuguese hallmark, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), missing ribbon, extremely good condition.