Portugal, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set, by Hedler Cunha, in Case visually-hidden numbered 6355194

numbered 6355194

along with a stamped manufacturer date of “9

AUGUST 1942”)

Four 5 Reichsmark coins

joining them on the 13th

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set, by Hedler Cunha, in Case visually-hidden numbered 6355194(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. A Commander badge, a Maltese cross in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, medallion featuring the inscription BEM MERECER, the reverse features the crest of Portugal inscribed REPUBLICA PORTUGUESE, surmounted by wreath and worn on a replacement full length neck ribbon, measures 52. 1 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), enamels intact, scattered gilt wear, in near very fine condition. The Star of the Order, a Maltese cross