Portugal, Kingdom. A First War Victory Medal Archive (1889 issue)

(1889 issue)

Eight-pointed star in silver gilt with blue

fully lined on the exterior with a black mohair cap band

OBEDIENCE”

with elongated silver loop marked 900 and Silber

Portugal, Kingdom. A First War Victory Medal Archive (1889 issue)(Medalha da Victria). Instituted 1919. First World War issued. Constructed of bronze, circular medal depicting on the obverse a winged figure of Victory on a rayed background, reverse featuring the arms of Portugal on a lateral band of War Crosses, inscribed by the inscription MEDALHA DA VITORIA (Victory Medal), measuring 35. 17 mm (w) x 39. 32 mm (h inclusive of the integral ring), bright bronze, accompanied by original ribbon with clasp, extremely